Describes a method by which gifted and able students can conduct research on a topic of interest to them in order to develop their reading and writing skills in a meaningful context. (FL)

If the classroom English teacher is to be given any assistance in determining the most appropriate literary experiences for developing students' literature appreciation, it is imperative that research create a clearer understanding of the factors involved in developing discrimination in literature. (RL)

Reports that the advent of television in South Africa has brought about some marked changes in newspaper readership patterns, for the most part accelerating trends that had begun before it started. Notes that the single most significant trend is toward an ever-increasing Black readership. (GT)

Reports results of a survey of students' opinions of their school newspaper. Lists four changes that were based on the survey results: (1) added emphasis on meeting students' personal interest needs, (2) increase in short feature and humorous stories, (3) more persuasive editorial and opinion pieces, and (4) increase in advertising benefits for…

Describes the development, validity, reliability, and selected uses of a high school reading attitudes scale. Provides a sample of the scale. (JT)

To help secondary teachers select useful journals, the authors surveyed teacher educators in the University of Wisconsin system, asking them to rank professional journals for value of information on curriculum, methods, and materials. The top journals--some Wisconsin, most national--are listed for each secondary subject field. (Author/SJL)

Provides selected quotations about reading from great writers of the past (MKM)

Describes a study conducted regarding the reading preferences of older adults. Noninstitutionalized older adults tend to read to gain knowledge; those who are institutionalized tend to read primarily to pass time. Suggestions, such as including large-print books, are listed to improve the reading habits of both groups. (CT)

Classroom activities are suggested for improving the reading skills of elementary school students. Various approaches include tapes of children's reading, "real-life" reading, word-building connections, focus on sports, and parent involvement. (CJ)

Supports multiple regression analysis as a tool for isolating the impact of newspaper content on newspaper sales. (RL)

One cannot alter the instinctive respect for courage by steering the young onto literature describing peaceful events rather than violent ones. The adolescent's desire to explore his virtues by entering imaginatively into tragic or violent events is too deep to be eradicated. (Author/SJL)

Data from a study of the newspaper reading habits of 18- to 34-year-olds suggest that reading a daily newspaper is a habitual practice involving certain repetitive actions and that the newspaper habit is dependent on the tradition of newspaper reading in the home when the individual was growing up. (GT)

Discusses the four major concentrations that can form the framework for a childrens literature program: children's interests, literary types, literary elements, and creators of children's literature. (DD)

In order to determine at which age children in Montessori Schools show an interest in reading and what types of materials are used to maintain interest, a questionnaire was sent to five schools in Louisville, Kentucky, accredited by the Montessori Society (a sample questionnaire is included). (MM)

The target: better readers. The plan of action: synchronize topics, bulletin boards, contracts, books. (Editor)