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Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

1961

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Ten Second Reviews, Blanche O. Bush Oct 1961

Ten Second Reviews, Blanche O. Bush

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

No abstract available.


Why Can't Johnny Read Better?, Kristen D. Juul Oct 1961

Why Can't Johnny Read Better?, Kristen D. Juul

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

During recent years there has been considerable concern among the public with regard to the reading ability of school children. A great deal of unreasonable and some justified criticism has been leveled against the public schools for their purported inability to teach children to read well. Simple causes and simple solutions have been offered. Actually the problem is an exceedingly complex one, and the more we learn about factors related to reading retardation, the more we are becoming conscious of how little we know.


President's Message, Helen F. Wise Oct 1961

President's Message, Helen F. Wise

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

No abstract available.


Editor's Comments, Homer L.J. Carter Oct 1961

Editor's Comments, Homer L.J. Carter

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A letter from the editor.


Provocative Reading Experiences, Emeline J. Mccowen Oct 1961

Provocative Reading Experiences, Emeline J. Mccowen

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

We are well aware of the complexities we face today in teaching our children to be able readers. It is a much bigger problem than to be able to verbalize words phonetically. Experts in the field of research in psychology, child development, and reading have contributed a great deal of valuable knowledge to aid teachers in the skill of teaching children to read. These ideas are being successfully practiced and we are producing capable readers. However, there is one phase of reading that needs greater stress. To derive the greatest benefit from living in our democracy and to cope with …


Reading Horizons Vol. 2, No. 1 Oct 1961

Reading Horizons Vol. 2, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 2, issue 1.