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Peer reviewedScheu, Judith; And Others – Language Arts, 1991
Reviews 13 professional materials that explore the uses of expository texts and informational materials designed to be used with elementary and middle school students in the classroom. Discusses a book that provides a whole-language perspective on language learning and teaching. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Language Acquisition
Peer reviewedFrew, Andrew W. – Journal of Reading, 1990
Outlines a descriptive (not prescriptive) approach for the creation of a literature-based reading curriculum. Describes the 4 steps (behaving with basals, redefining reading, revving up for reading, and letting literature loose) that took the author 14 years of teaching to complete. Argues that literature-based reading programs are fun, enjoyable,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Junior High Schools, Literature Appreciation, Middle Schools
