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Aihara, Kathleen; Au, Kathryn; Carroll, Jacquelin; Nakanishi, Patricia; Scheu, Judith; Wong-Kam, Jo Ann – Reading Teacher, 1999
Describes and discusses six recent books for teachers that illuminate, from different perspectives, aspects of the reading-writing connection for struggling readers, and how to teach reading and writing effectively. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes

Valencia, Sheila; Pearson, P. David – Reading Teacher, 1987
Argues that the tests used to measure reading achievement do not reflect recent advances in the understanding of the reading process, and that effective instruction best can be fostered by resolving the discrepancy between what is known and what is measured. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction