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Peer reviewedValeri-Gold, Maria; Commander, Nanette Evans – Learning Assistance Review, 2003
Describes the rationale for implementing a book club or a book discussion in college developmental reading classes in order to offer both the instructor and the students a chance to interact with the text and peers. Gives instructions on how one can implement a book club including details about the entire process. (Contains 18 references and 2…
Descriptors: Books, Community Colleges, Reading Assignments, Reading Attitudes
Frenier, Hannah A. – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Describes the One-Third Report method for motivating reluctant students to read and write: the teacher reads aloud a portion of a story; the class brainstorms endings; students read one-third of assignments, then write about what they need to know or hypothesize endings, which motivates them to finish the story. Includes sample One-Third Report.…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking
