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Peer reviewedJosel, Carol A. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Describes a Silent Directed Thinking Activity that was based on an abridged version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" and used with eighth-grade remedial classes. (HOD)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Remedial Reading
Peer reviewedNist, Sherrie L.; Hynd, Cynthia R. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes the developmental college reading lab at the University of Georgia that is holistic and content-based, emphasizing individualized. direct instruction by qualified staff. (HOD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMealey, Donna L.; Nist, Sherrie L. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Examines the theoretical and research perspectives (including metacognition, schema theory, and text structure) related to the direct instruction of comprehension at the college level for developmental readers. Concludes that many such strategies are not grounded in solid research bases and recommends that future research focus on the…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Directed Reading Activity, Graphic Organizers, Higher Education
