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Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Catalyst for Change, 1984
Poses six unanswered questions in need of research that concern school reading programs. Questions address (1) advisability of a uniform sequential reading series, (2) relative effectiveness of materials, (3) generalists vs. specialists, (4) usefulness of workbooks, (5) permanent assignment of class reading texts, and (6) parental involvement. (TE)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Reading Achievement

Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Clearing House, 1988
Describes ten activities designed to motivate students to read, including: (1) writing movie and television reviews, then reading newspaper reviews of the same movie or program; (2) maintaining a "clipping file" of newspaper and magazine articles, which can encourage further reading about the article topics; and (3) forming a committee…
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation Techniques