Well-established theoretical models and a body of empirical research elucidate the critical role of content knowledge in comprehending texts. However, the potential of supporting knowledge in service of enhancing linguistic and reading comprehension has been a relatively neglected topic in the science of reading. In this article, we explicate why…

This meta-analysis synthesizes the last two decades of experimental and quasi-experimental research on reading instruction across academic contexts (e.g., social studies, science, mathematics, English language arts) for English learners (ELs) in grades 4 through 8, to determine (a) the overall effectiveness of reading instruction for upper…

In this concise, thought-provoking book, prominent researchers analyze existing knowledge on adolescent literacy, examine the implications for classroom instruction, and offer specific goals for future research. The volume reviews cutting-edge approaches to understanding the unique features of teaching and learning in secondary schools. Particular…

Suggests that content reading strategies should be validated by research. (MKM)

Describes a procedure for helping students to reorganize text structured by listing. Details a study proving the effectiveness of the technique. (AEA)

This paper describes a research and development center's project to design procedures for helping students both to develop and to apply effective behaviors for understanding text. The project's developmental efforts are summarized and promising directions for future work are examined. Specifically, the paper (1) clarifies the goals of the project,…

Gives further consideration to the nature of text patterns and the development of reader awareness of these patterns, examines ways of teaching pattern awareness and processing, and pinpoints some issues and problems associated with reading text patterns. (HOD)

Concludes that adjunct questions can significantly improve low achieving high school students' reading comprehension. (FL)

Results of a survey of 150 high school teachers in four states suggest that content area teachers do teach reading skills and that many now have accurate perceptions of reading teachers and reading skills. (DD)

Summarizes selected research in the area of student-generated questions by responding to questions posed by secondary preservice teachers in content area reading classes. Notes that student-generated questions make reading an active process and force the reader to focus attention on the reading material. Presents 10 conclusions based on research…

Presents a model of introducing content area reading strategies to preservice teachers, which goes beyond simply presenting instructional strategies to show novices how to match strategies to the teaching situation. (SR)

Lists sources dealing with teaching reading in high school industrial arts courses organized under the headings of teaching aids and practices, reading textbooks, related research, and general references. (AEA)

This 37-item annotated bibliography is a review of literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database from 1976-1989 related to vocabulary instruction in secondary education. The majority of citations in the bibliography provide articles with specific strategies for teaching vocabulary in content classrooms. The remainder…

This paper discusses the implications of research regarding the general components of reading and their effects on content reading in grades 7 through 12. Sections deal with such comprehension components as vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, reading rate, and purpose setting, as well as comprehension needs in the content areas.…

The 15 articles in this issue of "Reading in Virginia" focus on various aspects of reading instruction. Topics of the articles are an analysis of American Indian dialect and its implications for the reading curriculum, community involvement, 13 basic words, kinesics and reading, a psycholinguistic perspective of reading problems, how…