The result of a summer reading group formed by members of the Newark (Ohio) Organization of Teachers of English to share book titles and ideas for use in the English classroom, this first annual compilation presents reviews of good reading materials for kindergarten through grade nine. Following an introduction and a list of contributors, the…

As an exchange professor the author gives his impression of German courses in the American college and proposes a methodology which he considers would be more fruitful. (Text is in German.) (TL)

The libraries of India can play an important role in the education of neo-literates by awakening the interest of potential readers, providing specially developed materials, setting aside a special area staffed by trained, sympathetic personnel, and by fostering discussion groups to raise people's consciousness of their power to effect change. (AJ)

A program based on the use of printed materials available in the community was successful in improving language skills and student attitudes. (JH)

Describes ways to accelerate reading and language skills by experience stories, creative writing, and books. (TO)

A study (1) surveyed the views of educators and textbook publishers regarding suitable reading levels of textbooks used for instruction in reading and content area subjects; (2) examined preferences for difficulty of reading textbooks considering students' achievement levels and for reading content area textbooks when selections are made for…

The purpose of this publication is to define the program of kindergarten through grade 12 reading instruction in Montgomery County, Maryland, schools. It lists the reading objectives and minimum performance levels and identifies, by grade level, those which are to receive the highest teaching/learning priority. It also contains instructions for…

TEACHERS AT COVINA HIGH SCHOOL, SAN DIMAS, CALIFORNIA, UTILIZED THE TEAM TEACHING APPROACH TO ENGLISH IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. IN ORDER TO DEVELOP LIFE-TIME READERS AT COVINA HIGH, PAPERBACKS WERE USED EXTENSIVELY TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN READING. TEACHERS TRIED TO GET THE RIGHT BOOK TO THE RIGHT PERSON AT THE RIGHT TIME. IT WAS FELT THAT PUPILS…

This second revised edition of a guide to books for adolescents is designed for use by parents, teachers, and librarians and has been rewritten to reflect the most recent developments in education and society. New chapters discuss reading rights or censorship, drama, literature by and about women, and science fiction and fantasy. Other chapters…

The children's books listed in this annotated bibliography contain older characters who are significant to the story, making the listing a useful resource for teachers and others interested in helping children become more sensitive to the ways in which older people are treated. The individual listings contain information on the author, title,…

This review of research on sexism in children's literature considers alternatives to the dilemma of whether to discard children's books that contain stereotypes or to risk bestowing those stereotypes on today's children. Among the issues considered are: the effect of sex-role stereotyping on a child's level of intellectual functioning; the…

The document presents a minicourse exploring multiethnicity in children's books and literature, introducing book selection aids, and emphasizing procedures for incorporating ethnic literature into the regular curriculum. The objective is to familiarize upper elementary and junior high teachers with resources and materials appropriate for making…

This program assessment instrument was developed for use by educators and community representatives in evaluating secondary school reading programs and in establishing program goals. Using a rating scale of (1) not started, (2) started/little progress, (3) some progress, (4) almost achieved, and (5) achieved, the instrument covers the following…

This guide is intended for use by adult basic education practitioners in the screening of basic reading textbooks prior to their adoption for classroom use. The guide is in the form of a questionnaire and consists of dichotomous-choice questions arranged into three sections that relate to the product design, adult learning, and reading instruction…

A group of citizens in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1968, organized Right to Read, Inc., to combat potential censors. The purpose of the group is "to promote freedom of access to knowledge and to resist interference with that freedom," especially in schools and libraries. The members hope to improve the community climate before issues on censorship arise…