Claims that in metrical prose, rhythm can convey sense or express and underline what a writer is saying, and sound can be exploited to add a strong aural element that provides pleasure to the ears over and above the pleasure given by the sense of story. (SRT)

Young children and college-age adults were read short stories describing a consistent or inconsistent adult response to a child's action and were given additional information that resolved or failed to resolve the inconsistency. Results concerned subjects' abilities to detect and resolve the inconsistency and to repair a comprehension problem in…

Defends: (1) the theory that correction of grammatical items in young learners impedes their ability to communicate, (2) the frequent use of trips and activities as ways of teaching natural communication, and (3) the use of story books as appropriate reading material for older children. (EKN)

This 13-minute videotape describes how reading to children from the time they are born can help them become enthusiastic, active readers. It shows parents and children reading together in a variety of settings. It is designed for use in schools, day care centers, and for parent organizations to use in parent meetings. (RS)

Argues that it is important for high school teachers to present literature orally to students, and explains the proper way to do so. (JL)

Discusses the planning and success of a five-day program designed to capture the interests of third, fourth, and fifth graders through reading and activities on magic. Nine fiction and 13 nonfiction sources on magic are given. (RBF)

An unfamiliar story either was read to children from an illustrated book or presented as a televised film. Response measures examined recall of story content as well as inferences about characters and events. The groups differed in the type of information recalled and in the way inferences were made. (Author/GDC)

Contains the second part of the "I Need a Friend" Copy Master Series designed for use by educators to teach children about the responsibilities humans have for their fellow creatures. The stories can be reproduced for distribution to students or used as a coloring book. (Author/SA)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

Rumpelstiltskin, Robin Hood and other fictional favorites breathe new life into word problems. (Editor)

Discusses the difficulties adolescents with learning disabilities often have in higher-level reading comprehension skills, such as character analysis. Suggestions are provided to help teachers select stories and provide instructional support to facilitate student success, including ways to introduce the story, enhance comprehension, and extend…

Focuses on young nonnative children's storybook experiences and their attitude toward reading. Argues that motivating young nonnative children to read in the early years is crucial in developing positive attitudes towards reading and subsequently in laying the foundation of English-as-a-Second-Language literacy development. (VWL)

Discusses the advantages of one-on-one, side-by-side reading, which make it an essential complement to group story-reading. Outlines how teachers can implement one-on-one reading in their classrooms. (MM)