An elementary school principal refutes each reason," concluding that this is a better way to teach reading." (Author/SP)

Librarians are developing individualized reading projects to assist classroom teachers in interesting the children in library books. (JH)

Results of questionnaire indicated individualized reading increases pupils' competency in science, social studies and mathematics." (Author/SP)

Describes a reading program designed as workshop sessions, using multi-level commercial and teacher- made materials, and emphasizing the positive accomplishments of the student. (TO)

Many individual activities are suggested to help children share books they have read. (JH)

Appropriate reading materials in the classroom which are self-directed, self-corrective, and a suitable level of difficulty can provide the student practice in those skills in which he is deficient. (MM)

A supplementary reading materials collection in the classroom can stimulate a child's reading interest. (MM)

Reports a study of the reading likes and dislikes of 900 fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh graders. (RD)

Argues that teachers can make silent readers first if a premium is placed on doing so; fluency in oral reading will then follow naturally." (Author/SW)

Examines the relative merits of the language experience approach, the basal reader approach, and the individualized reading approach for beginning reading instruction, concluding that individualized reading has the advantage of fitting the needs of the student. (RB)

Teachers of reading must fully appreciate the two concepts of reading: (1) a skill acquired only through formal reading instruction, and (2) the result of a natural emergence of language development. (Author/MB)