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Zabawski, Irene – Reading Teacher, 1970
Questions the exclusive use of escapist fiction in basic reading for primary school children and stresses the development of critical reading skills through nonfiction reading material. (RW)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Cognitive Development, Content Area Reading, Educational Philosophy
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Johnson, Barbah Lea – Reading Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Directed Reading Activity, Instructional Improvement, Learning Theories
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Allen, Elizabeth Godwin; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1988
Describes the "ALERT" procedure, whereby teachers may combine the language experience approach with the use of radio, television, newspaper, and magazine advertisements in a strategy that is useful for developing critical thinking skills, even in very young students. (ARH)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
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Mass, Leslie Noyes – Reading Teacher, 1982
Argues that concepts of literacy develop gradually and that in a natural language environment, saturated with good stories, meaningful conversation, and abundant writing materials, the process can begin even before a child goes to school. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Early Reading, Parent Role