Paper presented at the Deutscher Neuphilologentag on March 31, 1970 in Munster, West Germany. (WB)

Finds that Agatha Christie's mysteries can be used to encourage discussion of characterization and human values, to promote reading and literary analysis skills, and to develop both writing and problem-solving skills. Suggests several language arts activities. (MM)

Five elementary school teachers offer ideas for encouraging skillful reading and appreciation of books in young students. Suggested strategies include: (1) holding book auctions; (2) choosing books geared toward children's interests; (3) individualizing the reading program; and (4) making oversize books for kindergarten. (PP)

Recommends using "antique" adolescent literature as a way of stimulating student interest. Cites several examples of nineteenth century literature that can be so used. (JL)

Describes a program in which comic books were placed in a junior high school library in order to attract more students. Concludes that the comic books proved to be an aid in helping teachers attain their educational goals. (FL)

Analyzes two commonly used reading programs and indicates their implications for the mainstreamed learning disabled child. (FL)

Describes an investigation on the impact of book review warning symbols on the selection of books by library and education students for children from preschool through 8th grade. Results showing a negative influence are discussed, as well as implications for media specialists and teachers in choosing materials. References are included. (BK)

Lists and describes children's books dealing with southern and middle European Slavic culture. (RL)

Illustrates simple, inexpensive procedures for involving readers in decisions about which comics and light features to include in a newspaper. (RL)

Advocates the use of historical biography in social studies instruction but warns that each biography should first be evaluated for its reading level, realism, reliability, and intellectual respect for the reader. Lists 19 Civil War and 34 American West biographies and ranks each title by these four criteria. (SJL)