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 Fry Graph is used to get the right book to the right person. (20 references) (SJ)

There is really a short span of time and interest between a college freshman and a high school senior. Therefore, the experience of probing into certain selected pieces of American literature, as described by the author, can easily be adapted by an English teacher. (Editor)

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)

Paper presented at the Deutschen Neuphilologentag on April 1, 1970 in Munster, West Germany. (RS)

Understanding the involvement of reading skills with the development of musicianship may help to differentiate between the pupil who really has no musical talent and the one who is merely defeated by a lack of competence in the required reading skills. (Author/JB)

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)

Recommends a return to the solo interpretive reading performance as a base for teaching oral interpretation principles and explains how to plan and organize such a performance. (SW)

Continuation of an article Textbooks for the Sixties for 1970," which appeared in Slavic and East European Journal", v14 n2 p207-217 Sum 1970, EJ 027 148. (DS)

Points out the need for humor and a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom and makes specific suggestions about how to achieve it. Bibliography. (RW)

Notes that the terms "interest" and "preference" are often used interchangeably in reading research. Points out that both the sources and uses of data are clearer when the differences in the two terms are emphasized. (FL)

Surveys and analysis of physics journal publishing reveal the interests/preferences of readers, authors, publishers, and libraries. Additional areas addressed include journal prices, page charges, separates (photocopies, reprints, and others), and articles on demand. Indicates that, although practical problems exist, the "electronic journal" may…