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Peer reviewedDemetrulias, Diana A. Mayer – Journal of Reading, 1982
Presents a short description with examples of the use of cartoons as a motivational and instructional technique for vocabulary study. (AEA)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Humor, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills
Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1986
In a question-and-answer format similar to that used by Dear Abby and Ann Landers, a professor suggests possible letters he might receive and formulates humorous answers to them. (DF)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Humor, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedColwell, Clyde G. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests 12 activities to make humor an integral part of the reading/language arts curriculum. (MKM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedAlfonso, Regina – Journal of Reading, 1987
Describes a teaching unit that involves students in reading and analyzing elements of humor in young people's literature. Focuses on what makes quality humorous books funny as well as literary. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedLehr, Fran – Journal of Reading, 1984
Examines several approaches to vocabulary development that are alternatives to direct vocabulary instruction. (AEA)
Descriptors: Classification, College Students, Humor, Language Acquisition
Peer reviewedKlasky, Charles – Journal of Reading, 1979
Humorous stories and comedy routines can form the basis for individual oral reading and comprehension activities and for group skits. (MKM)
Descriptors: Humor, Interpretive Reading, Junior High Schools, Motivation Techniques
