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Kossack, Sharon – Journal of Reading, 1988
Presents teaching ideas using the classified advertising sections of newspapers, noting that the ability to decipher classifieds ads is an important life skill. (SKC)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Functional Reading, Newspapers, Reading Improvement
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Darch, Barry – English in Education, 1980
Points to the need to teach children the reading skills they require in their present lives. Lists information-finding skills and critical reading skills children need, based on an informal survey of children's reading, and suggests ways of teaching the skills. (GT)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Functional Reading, Information Seeking
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Galda, Lee – New Advocate, 1988
Discusses pedagogical implications of recent theory and research on response to literature. Contends that now teachers must be aware of readers, the text, and the context in which a text is read and discussed. (MS)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Functional Reading, Language Usage
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Meyer, Valerie – Journal of Reading, 1987
Describes an unsuccessful attempt at teaching a well-motivated adult non-reader to read. Details different approaches that were tried, such as the sight method, auditory methods, tactile methods. Suggests ways to avoid reading failure in adults, such as checking for disabilities, and getting to know the student. (SKC)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Auditory Training