Describes a research study in which black paraprofessionals and black studies materials were used in two language arts classes of black students. Discusses the results in the light of teacher expectancy, students' interest, and the regress phenomenon." (RW)

Describes a remedial reading program using students' ability to speak in which a British group exchanged tape recordings and other information with an American class of comparable age. The program proved especially valuable in providing motivation for reluctant readers. (RW)

Reveals that novel length fiction, particularly that related to current movies, is the most popular choice of high school students who purchase books from book clubs, and that relationships exist between factors of academic achievement, number of books purchased, and enjoyment of reading. (MD)

Notes among other things that prospective teachers fall below a satisfactory level in reading, lack sufficient general information, and show disinterest in teaching on a personal inventory. Upgrading in the selection and preparation of teachers is urged. Bibliography. (RW)

Uses cloze test and readability formulas to determine whether traditional levels of readability are adequate measures of reading comprehension. Bibliography. (MD)

Reports a study conducted to determine whether kindergarten boys and girls retained correct responses to sex-typed stimuli better in auditory or in auditory-visual modalities. Bibliography. (MD)

Lecture given before the Annual Conference and Course on Reading (23d, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10-21, 1967).

Concludes that in-home subscriptions to magazines that appeal to students' interests can improve their reading skills. (FL)

Reports on the responses to a questionnaire mailed to the subscribers of "English Education" which queried them about their preferences for articles dealing with English teaching and with the preparation of English teachers at various levels. (HOD)

Offers eight activities designed to promote positive reading attitudes in elementary school students. (FL)

Summarizes a study that investigated teachers' three favorite books as a child and what they felt to be the three best and the three most popular children's books now. Compares the results to a similar study conducted in 1949. (HTH)

Shows how child-centered activities, such as art, can spark reading interest with remedial readers. (Author/RL)

Contributors propose five ways for students to improve their reading: combining television newscasts and note taking, determining the main ideas of pictures, using multicultural materials, developing vocabulary through color word contests, and finishing reading what a teacher has started. Also discussed is informal research indicating that…