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Gauthier, Michael G.; Smith, Elizabeth L. – Journal of Reading, 1993
Describes a whole school supplemental reading program for secondary schools based upon the development and use of a schoolwide reading list that includes titles of books, the types of teachers (chemistry, history, physical education, etc.) who sponsor the books, and the "linked courses" that bestow academic credit for each title. (SR)
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Models, Program Descriptions, Reading Programs

Baumann, Nancy L. – Reading Teacher, 1995
Describes the successful implementation in a Georgia elementary school of the Reading Millionaires Project, a reading incentive program to promote recreational reading and to create student interest in reading. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Program Descriptions, Reading Attitudes

Romatowski, Jane A.; And Others – Reading Research and Instruction, 1993
Describes a "Saturday Reading Club" that was implemented in an urban school for early elementary school children for the purpose of promoting literacy. Notes that the literature-based project used trained university volunteers. Suggests that the club had a positive influence on children's interest in books, reading comprehension, and…
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Primary Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
Middle Grades Reading Network, Evansville, IN. – 1993
This booklet presents descriptions of 19 reading programs that encourage Indiana middle-grade students to read. The programs described in the booklet were part of the Middle Grades Reading Network and were funded with competitive $5000 "minigrants." Essays (descriptions of the reading programs) in the booklet are: "Building a…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Independent Reading, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools