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Fisher, Ros; Lewis, Maureen; Davis, Bernie – Journal of Research in Reading, 2000
Discusses implementation of the Literacy Hour in small rural schools in England. Notes that the study supports evidence from national United Kingdom data that progress in literacy was made during the first year in which the Literacy Hour was operative. Shows that reading scores provide only a partial picture and that progress in writing may be…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Improvement

Hopkins, David; Youngman, Mick; Harris, Alma; Wordsworth, Judith – Journal of Research in Reading, 1999
Reports on the initial implementation of the Success For All (SFA) reading/school improvement program in inner city primary schools in Nottingham, England. Finds students made as much progress in one term in reading as they would normally make in one year; and their motivation, behavior, attitude to and skills in learning also increased. (RS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inner City, Instructional Effectiveness, Primary Education