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Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1989
Reviews Patrick Shannon's "Broken Promises: Reading Instruction in Twentieth Century America," which presents arguments to demonstrate that basal readers have led to a reversal of the roles of teacher and textbook in reading instruction. Relates the author's experiences in trying to help teachers turn away from basal readers. (RS)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Materials, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedGreer, Eunice Ann – Reading Teacher, 1992
Reviews the assessment systems which accompany three of the most recently published and widely used basal reading programs. Examines the materials designed for the second half of second grade and for fifth grade. (PRA)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Programs, Reading Tests
Peer reviewedMoore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Reading Teacher, 1989
Recommends four resources (including basal materials) to use when designing reading-language arts curricula for classroom or school districts. (MG)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
