The study examined the effects of two previewing activities (concept analysis activity-CAA-and a motivation statement) on the oral reading miscues of 36 poor readers (9-11 years old). Results indicated the CAA significantly decreased oral reading miscues and increased oral reading speed. (Author/CL)

Seven learning disabled children (six-nine years old) participated in classes featuring Slingerland (group multisensory activities) or Sullivan (individualized traditional) reading approaches. Both groups evidenced nearly equal improvement in differing areas. Possible reasons contributing to the appeal of the Slingerland approach are noted. (CL)

Provides, in chart form, information about basal reader series that can help teachers choose texts at appropriate difficulty levels. (FL)

Provides a microcomputer program that will calculate readability levels using Rix, a new, short readability formula. (FL)

Examines some of the significant research in the area of learning modalities, analyzes the findings of this research, and discusses the implications of reading research as it relates to reading instruction. (RB)

Begins a four-part series dealing with practical suggestions for improving the vocabularies of high school students. (Author/RB)

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on using newspapers to teach reading. (Author/RB)

Contains definitions, approaches, and guidelines for using sight vocabulary. (Author/RB)

Contains a humorous dialog between a university professor and the director of a district educational center, describing some of the effects of specialization in reading. (RB)

The round robin reading circle is perhaps one of the most abused aspects of the total reading program. (JH)

Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Minnesota has gotten many questions over the years about dyslexia. Examples of questions answered in this issue include: (1) When a learner reverses letters, is this dyslexia? (2) How does one teach an adult with dyslexia? (3) Can dyslexia be cured? and (4) Can GED accommodations be received for dyslexia?…