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| Edwards, Carol A. | 1 |
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| Ryder, Randall James | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDavis, Susan J. – Journal of Reading, 1990
Describes a game using synonyms designed to build students' vocabulary by developing concepts for new words and by repeating exposure to the new words. (RS)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedEdwards, Carol A. – Journal of Reading, 1990
Describes a vocabulary lesson for middle school students designed to use mnemonics to reduce homophone misuse. Reports that students, working in small groups, developed mnemonics for over 300 homophones and compiled the results into a classroom reference book. (RS)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Mnemonics
Peer reviewedGoldstein, Bobbye S. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Considers the use of cartoons for vocabulary development. (HOD)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Comics (Publications), Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHaggard, Martha Rapp – Journal of Reading, 1982
Describes an integrated, holistic approach to vocabulary development. (AEA)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAtkinson, Rhonda Holt; Longman, Debbie Guice – Journal of Reading, 1985
Sniglets, a word game popularized by comedian Rich Hall, provide teachers and students with a break from the monotony of vocabulary drill by allowing students to make words of their own, practice inferential skills in developing and identifying the meanings, and learn how words are created and made a part of language. (HOD)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Postsecondary Education, Reading Games, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1985
Contributors offer suggestions for teaching "David Copperfield," a vocabulary unit built around the theme of love, and a vocabulary guessing game. (HOD)
Descriptors: English Literature, Gifted, Learning Activities, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1983
Three contributors offer suggestions for (1) increasing remedial readers' interest in books and reading, (2) using sentence combining to improve vocabulary, and (3) using microcomputers to compensate for students' varied reading levels. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Reading Ability
Peer reviewedRyder, Randall James – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes the instructional activities involved in Student Activated Vocabulary Instruction--a method of instruction involving three phases: conceptual assimilation, lexical refinement, and expression. (HOD)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1984
Contributors offer suggestions concerning parents as reading stimulators, book discussions, a test bank for the secondary school/college reading lab, standardized reading tests, television reading, plagiarism, vocabulary development, and book reports. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1983
Presents comments and suggestions on school superintendents' reading habits; the need for teaching study skills and vocational education vocabulary; and methods for teaching information gathering skills and speed reading and for motivating students to gather research materials. (AEA)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Learning Activities, Reading Habits, Reading Instruction
