Analyzes six basal reader sets for K-3 for inclusion of 14 activities. Finds that: nine activities appear in less than one percent of stories and five appear in five percent or more, publishers use latter five differently, use between grades does not differ, and four of five activities appear more in supplements than in the main portion of…

Analyzes some of the effects of advance organizers on text recall by seventh grade students. Finds that the advance organizer that allowed for oral presentation by the teacher with ensuing discussion resulted in the greatest and most resilient recall. Notes that discussion also affected scores. Shares teaching implications. (RS)