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Clausen-Grace, Nicki; Kelley, Michelle – Voices from the Middle, 2007
Clausen-Grace and Kelley believe that when it comes to independent reading, the question is not whether to use it, but rather how we can implement it to get the most benefit for our students. Here, they discuss the supporting research, defuse potential problems, identify characteristics of effective SSR programs, and outline their own action…
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Action Research, Recreational Reading, Individualized Instruction
Mooney, Margaret – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Focuses on guiding readers toward making informed decisions about choosing appropriate paths through and beyond the text. Points out that this type of reading program can work as well for intermediate grade readers as it does for primary readers. (ET)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades
Fade, P. – 1979
The student of English as a second language in the French school system is confronted with morpho-syntactic and lexical difficulties when he or she reads texts on the university level. In addition to these difficulties, the method of approaching the text may also prove to be a problem. A method is outlined to help the student achieve an active and…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Directed Reading Activity, English (Second Language), French
Ketch, Ann – Reading Teacher, 2005
Conversation is a basis for critical thinking. It is the thread that ties together cognitive strategies and provides students with the practice that becomes the foundation for reading, writing, and thinking. In recent years, proficient reader research has yielded information about what good readers do as they comprehend text. This article provides…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Reading Comprehension, Thinking Skills, Group Discussion
Pearson, Craig – Learning, 1980
The systems approach to learning used in the majority of classrooms today redefines reading as its component skills. Two different approaches developed by teachers to teach reading as the sum of its components are presented. (JN)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Individualized Reading, Reading Achievement

Commeyras, Michelle – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1990
Presents a qualitative analysis of a transcript of a critical-thinking reading lesson designed for sixth grade students. The analysis illustrates the relationship between critical thinking and reading comprehension and demonstrates that critical thinking can be promoted in everyday classroom instruction using regular classroom materials. (JD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Directed Reading Activity

Watanabe, Yuichi – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1997
Investigated the effects of text modification and task on incidental learning of foreign-language vocabulary by reading. The study focuses on how different cue types and a task would affect processing of input, initial learning, and retention of the meaning of target words. Results indicate that single and multiple-choice marginal gloss conditions…
Descriptors: College Students, Directed Reading Activity, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
French, Michael P. – Kansas Journal of Reading, 1991
Asserts that poetry can extend reading comprehension skills and promote basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as creative thinking and imagery. Presents activities that provide the basis for teaching comprehension processes and writing conventions. Offers an adaptation of the Directed Reading Activity used in many basal…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Directed Reading Activity, Imagery, Learning Activities