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Argyle, Susan B. – Reading Horizons, 1989
Examines miscue analysis as a valuable tool for documenting what students already do well, so that instruction can build on areas of strength. (RAE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Miscue Analysis, Reader Text Relationship
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Brown, David L.; Briggs, L. D. – Reading Horizons, 1989
Lists four characteristics of strategic readers: establishing goals, selecting appropriate strategies, monitoring comprehension, and displaying a positive attitude toward reading. Discusses how these characteristics provide readers with the necessary skills to profit fully from the reading process. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Ability, Reading Attitudes
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Shapiro, Jon; Riley, James – Reading Horizons, 1989
Proposes an end to the "Great Debate" in reading instruction between the proponents of data-driven approaches and proponents of concept-driven approaches by offering two major principles of reading instruction. Explores characteristics of each approach and the danger of overemphasizing either aspect of reading. (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Reader Text Relationship
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Florez, V.; Hadaway, N. – Reading Horizons, 1987
Identifies three problem areas in teaching students with limited English proficiency to read: (1) the readers' input (what they bring to the reading process), (2) the author's input, and (3) the reading process itself. Recommends that teachers acquaint themselves with students' prior knowledge and language competence level and strive for a balance…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Skills