The purpose of this study was to determine whether a student's level of interest in a nonfiction topic affects his or her comprehension of that topic. An additional objective was to find out if the student's ability level had an impact on this interest-comprehension relationship. Three first graders (one low, one average, and one high ability)…

Explains how to design reading cards using material relevant to the interests of the children being taught. (TO)

Article stressed the need to point children toward books so that frequent contact can be made as regularly and informally as possible, in circumstances where they can expect to enjoy themselves. (Author/RK)

National Assessment of Educational Progress. Their reading skills aside, young Americans not only attach great importance to studying literature but are remarkbly avid readers. (Editor) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Argues that interest is as potent a factor in reading comprehension as is difficulty, calling for a serious reconsideration and revision of both the philosophy and strategy of the Informal Reading Inventory. (RB)

Suggests three teaching techniques for stimulating reading, journal writing, and student involvement in teaching. (MM)

A supplementary reading materials collection in the classroom can stimulate a child's reading interest. (MM)

In order to serve students it is helpful for the library to know the characteristics and reading habits of students. (4 references) (Author/DH)

To raise children's level of taste and reading interests to good'' literature, teachers must provide the right kind of guidance and be familiar with children's literature. (MM)

Experiments report the retionale and outcome of the endeavor to develop a measure of the exploratory or curiosity value of reading materials which might help pave the way for the experimental analysis of factors underlying reading interest. (Author/CB)

The inclusion of a substantial amount of nonfiction in your English class is one of the easiest ways to involve the uninvolved high school student; specific books are suggested. (Author/SP)

Examines research of the past six years that deals with teaching literature to children. (Author)

First graders have demonstrated and identified preferred content in primary reading textbooks in response to single pairs of stories of five content factors." Statistical tables and extensive secondary literature included. (Author/SP)

Discusses the teacher's responsibility to provide interesting reading materials for his students without the fetters of censorship; a paper presented at annual Conference on English Education (7th, Syracuse, N.Y., March 28, 1969). (SW)