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Grey, Jeanne; Carbone, Carole – Illinois Schools Journal, 1987
Reading is a tool for learning. The goal for the teaching of reading must be to produce lovers of reading. A holistic approach should replace exclusive dependence on basal readers. Effective methods are the following: (1) language experience approach; (2) word banks; (3) pattern books; (4) sustained silent reading; and (5) directed…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Holistic Approach, Language Experience Approach
Gray, Mary Jane – Illinois Schools Journal, 1982
Discusses the role of the elementary teacher in instilling a love of reading in children. Stresses need to provide material of interest to children, the pitfalls of oral reading, and the need to help parents plan book purchases. (CJM)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Books, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary School Teachers
