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Download full textSticht, Thomas G. – 1974
This paper reviews research which indicates that (1) more adults spend more time at job related reading than at any other type of reading; (2) materials written for functional purposes (job manuals, newspapers) are often too difficult for the people who are supposed to read them; (3) secondary English courses focus more on teaching reading and…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Curriculum Development, English Curriculum, Functional Literacy
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1985
This publication notes that while the elementary school student must learn to read, the secondary school student must read well to learn. With this purpose in view, this curriculum guide presents checklists that can serve as organizational tools for teachers who wish to plan meaningful reading experiences that develop skills and strategies for use…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Functional Reading, Mastery Learning
