Recommends an approach, derived from Derridean deconstruction, for the analysis of argumentative/persuasive texts. (MM)

Investigates a cognitive model which proposes to account for performance in formation of a goal, selection of an information category, extraction of the information, integration of the information, and recycling until the goal of locating information in documents is met. Indicates that overall performance was facilitated by the model. (JK)

Presents five reasons for classroom study of Mary Shelley's gothic work: (1)intriguing style and subject matter, brevity and novelty; (2)narrative versatility; (3)representation of the Romantic Era in English literature; (4)female authorship; (5)significance of the central theme of "scientific aims pursued in reckless disregard of human…

Explains how students can be introduced to the delights and problems of lyric poetry by reading A.E. Housman's "Lovliest of Trees, the Cherry Now." (HOD)

Students having difficulty with reading in the social studies may be having difficulty with much more than the technical, skill-oriented facility with language that the content area approach is supposed to alleviate. Students must also be taught to interpret the text, i.e., to link the world to the words that represent it. (RM)

Presents instructional strategies for teaching developmental reading and study skills based on a news magazine, with synthesis activities involving the use of additional periodicals. (HOD)

Approaches Susan Glaspell's work by uniting role playing and reader response to foster student understanding of their values of the text. (CRH)

Advocates having students stage drama, especially Elizabethan, to discover the production values that add meaning to the text. (CRH)

Concludes that students who have not mastered independent reading, who seldom receive instruction in critical thinking, and who are unprepared to engage in critical reading when required to do so, will benefit from instruction in critical listening as part of their reading instruction. (FL)

Describes a method of teaching "Ulysses" to undergraduates that relies on text annotation. (AEA)

There are many students who could profit from increasing their scores by even 50 points. It can mean the difference between getting into a "reach" or a "safety" school. Thus, there are a large number of students who could benefit from a book like this. Most of the books on the market are geared toward the great number of…

A study investigated the portrayal of mothers and fathers in Japanese and non-Japanese children's literature and how stereotypically they are depicted as role models. Japanese public libraries contain many translated foreign books, mostly Western in origin. For this study's purposes, 25 Japanese books, 25 translated books from English-speaking…

The critical literacy program described in this lesson plan encourages sixth- through eighth-grade students to question what they are reading by providing them with the language and skills needed to analyze a text. During four to five 45-minute lessons, students will: describe key information of a text from a prescribed viewpoint; discuss…

Reading comprehension is of great concern to many Americans, as evidenced by the mandate in most states today for graduation standards in reading and for assessments aligned to those standards. This book focuses on what has been learned from research about fostering reading comprehension in the middle grades, providing a broad overview of current…

Reviews the importance of reading and several aspects of the present situation in reading instruction. Emphasizes the role of the individual and the need for leadership as the field of reading moves into the future. (MB)