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Direct linkKonrad, Maggie Hoddinott – Reading Teacher, 2023
This study explores the relationship between the books students select for independent reading and their motivation to read. Instructional recommendations based on key findings are presented. To gather data, study participants completed the Motivation to Read Profile-Revised. They also shared information about the books they had selected for…
Descriptors: Students, Reading Material Selection, Reading Motivation, Recreational Reading
Rasinski, Timothy V.; Padak, Nancy – Reading Teacher, 2011
Students' reading achievement is influenced by the amount of reading they actually do. In this column we present a workable and engaging model to increase the volume of student reading at home. A detailed outline of how teachers and schools can work with parents to implement the model is presented. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Reading Motivation, Recreational Reading, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Peer reviewedRoss, Patrecia A. – Reading Teacher, 1978
Explores the problem of motivating children to choose books from the library, and suggests ways in which teachers can interest children in library books. (JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Interests, Recreational Reading, School Libraries
Peer reviewedPollard, Tom – Reading Teacher, 1978
Describes 30 years of promoting the good pleasure-reading habits of 530,000 Kansas children. (JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Habits, Reading Programs, Recreational Reading
Peer reviewedCriscuolo, Nicholas P. – Reading Teacher, 1979
Lists twelve activities to encourage children to enjoy reading. (MKM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Habits, Reading Instruction, Recreational Reading
Peer reviewedGitelman, Honre F.; Rasberry, Gayle Burgess – Reading Teacher, 1986
Describes a contest in which students competed for book prizes. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Motivation Techniques, Parent Role
Peer reviewedRichardson, Sharon N. – Reading Teacher, 1983
The importance of independent reading is advocated for success both in school and out of school. The following four strategies are presented to stimulate children's interest in reading and to assist the teacher in providing an environment in which independent reading becomes a student practice: (1) provide opportunities for students to see, hear,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Independent Reading, Motivation Techniques
