Shows how a special marking procedure--having readers leave detailed traces of what they read in a newspaper--revealed important differences in reading behavior. (RL)

A study was made of the relationships between the number and clarity of mental images reported by college readers and their reported interest, perceived reading ease, and comprehension scores. Imagery ratings were not significantly related to comprehension scores, but for concrete passages they were significantly related to attitude and reading…

Details two studies that investigated adolescents' preferences for type of theme and sex of character in contemporary realistic fiction. Concludes that (1) subjects showed preference for themes in which the central problem was resolved successfully, and (2) boys preferred to read about males and girls preferred to read about females. (MKM)

The author describes how she capitalizes on her kindergarteners' interest in favorite stories, by creating classroom games and interdisciplinary concept learning activities out of these tales. She illustrates the technique with 10 sample stories. (SJL)

Describes how a love of reading paperbacks led to a love of literature and makes a plea for quality children's paperback books. (MKM)

A variety of dynamic television related classroom activities involving reading, writing, and arithmetic skills encourage a broader use of thinking skills. Such activities support instructional goals set for students and promote television literacy. (CJ)

Analyzes newspaper readers' evaluations of specific categories of newspaper content, including four advertising categories. Shows that reader demand for advertising was lower than for news, although most readers desired the same amount or more advertising in their newspaper. (RL)

Presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations of a survey conducted to study the effectiveness of mini-libraries in rural Korea. Topics covered are mini-library management and influence, raising book funds, the user, rural reading interests, and cooperative circuits. (FM)

Discusses a number of devices for motivating students to read both in and out of the classroom. (DD)

Suggests using children's classics to promote interest in reading and lists several favorites in the categories of adventure, humor and fantasy, stories of family life, and historical fiction and history. (MKM)

A study of Eric Hoffer, a self-taught reader, and his writing is suggested to demonstrate that the ability to read is important to thoughtful, reflective people. (MKM)

Presents a reading package which includes steps to motivate wider reading interests, a list of best new books, and guidelines for organizing a school bookstore. (RH)

Describes how "book talks" may be used to stimulate children's reading, provides a sample book talk, and lists sample book talk themes and titles. (DD)

Examines the reading habits of middle school and high school students, presenting two case studies conducted by two new teachers. Shows that students read more than they are generally believed to read but their reading interests are not often tapped in school. (TB)

Finds that reading practices involving books and work documents bore a strong relationship to literacy proficiencies, and that younger adults were more likely to read brief documents for work, while older adults were more avid newspaper readers. Concludes that engaging in a diversity of reading practices is indicative of reading maturity and has…