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Peer reviewedVacca, Richard T.; Vacca, Jo Anne L. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests that competency reading programs should be based on a definition of functional reading that applies reading skills to real-life tasks, that materials should be real and timely, and that activities should center on finding meaning. (MKM)
Descriptors: Functional Reading, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Comprehension
Download full textVacca, Richard T. – 1973
A functional approach to reading was investigated in seventh grade social studies classes to determine the effectiveness of guiding students in the adaptation of two essential comprehension abilities needed to read the text materials. Specifically, the investigation evaluated the use of reading guides prepared to aid students in the recognition of…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Educational Research, Functional Reading
Peer reviewedVacca, Richard T. – Journal of Educational Research, 1975
A strategy for teaching reading was developed and tested to determine in what way such a strategy would influence ability to recognize patterns of organization, content acquisition, social studies reading, and general reading comprehension. (PCB)
Descriptors: Functional Reading, Learning Processes, Organization, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedVacca, Richard T. – Reading Horizons, 1978
Shows how to incorporate direct and functional reading instruction into career education programs. (GW)
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education
