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Differences In Schema Gap: A Case Study, Deanna M. Lamb, Lorraine M. Leidholdt
Differences In Schema Gap: A Case Study, Deanna M. Lamb, Lorraine M. Leidholdt
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
As Deanna described her son's latest interest in reading and his responses to what he read, we marveled at how far he had come as a reader in the past few years. That morning, Deanna had watched 11 year old McKenzie as he searched in total absorption for clues to decode the alphabetic runes in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (1974). Already, she noted, his compiled dictionary of runes was so complete that he could write decipherable messages to family and friends.
Poetry In The Primary Classroom: Collaboration And Response, Stanley B. Straw, Linda Craven, Pat Sadowy, S.P. Baardman
Poetry In The Primary Classroom: Collaboration And Response, Stanley B. Straw, Linda Craven, Pat Sadowy, S.P. Baardman
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The most recent learning and literary theories are challenging the ways in which practitioners are teaching reading and understanding. In the past, the focus in teaching reading has been on the acquisition of a hierarchy of subskills and the mastery of a controlled vocabulary. Comprehension was separable from and dependent on the development of the lower level word identification skills. Much of reading time was spent on isolated skills that were intended to improve, but did not include, the act of reading, particularly the reading of poetry. These skills were considered to be important steps in the process of enabling …
Professional Materials Review, Patrick M. Jenlink
Professional Materials Review, Patrick M. Jenlink
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
(Professional) At Risk Students: Portraits, Policies, Programs, and Practices.(1993) Edited by Robert Donmoyer and Raylene Kos.
Do Study Guides Improve Text Comprehension?, Andrea Giese Maxworthy
Do Study Guides Improve Text Comprehension?, Andrea Giese Maxworthy
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Although there are many types of study guides, the theoretical assumptions underlying them are the same. They are structures designed to improve reading comprehension (Armstrong, Patberg and Dewitz, 1988).
Predicting The Future Of The Whole Language Literacy Movement: Past Lessons And Present Concerns, Amy R. Hoffman, Susan J. Daniels
Predicting The Future Of The Whole Language Literacy Movement: Past Lessons And Present Concerns, Amy R. Hoffman, Susan J. Daniels
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Progressive Education. The Open Classroom. New Math. Educational innovations have come and gone over the years. The reasons for each one's demise were different, and some innovations probably were not worthy of continued support, but there certainly seems to be a pattern (or pendulum) regarding educational change. What does the future hold for the Whole Language Literacy Movement?
Theory Into Practice: Issues To Consider When Selecting Reading Software To Meet Different Readers' Needs, Kay M. Kincade, Terrence V. Stange
Theory Into Practice: Issues To Consider When Selecting Reading Software To Meet Different Readers' Needs, Kay M. Kincade, Terrence V. Stange
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
According to a report from the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment (1988), over 10,000 computer pro grams are currently being marketed. With such a large and divergent array of materials to choose from, software consumers need to understand exactly how programs they are considering for purchase function before they can be sure that any particular program will actually fit their specific classroom needs. Similarly, it is important to determine whether or not the programs are compatible with the teacher's philosophy of reading — reader-based, text-based or interactive (Leu and Kinzer, 1991).
Decoding Skill And Successful Beginning Reading In Different Instructional Settings, Ellen Mcintyre
Decoding Skill And Successful Beginning Reading In Different Instructional Settings, Ellen Mcintyre
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The debate over whether to include phonics in early literacy instruction has been one of the hottest topics in the field of reading. Researchers and teachers agree that children must be able to use graphophonic knowledge in order to learn to read. That is, children must understand that written symbols correspond to sounds which make up written words, and they must be able to decode new words. Yet there is still debate over whether phonics instruction is necessary for children to learn these concepts and skills.
Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 2
Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 2
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 34, issue 2.
What's In A Name?, Arlene L. Barry
What's In A Name?, Arlene L. Barry
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
When there is a lack of communication among special ists, as in Tony's case, mislabeling is bound to occur. Algozzine and Ysseldyke (1983) identify numerous cases of mislabeling. More specifically, they have found few psychometric differences between groups of students that have been labeled learning disabled and those students labeled low achievers. "Many of the learning disabled children did not meet federal definition guidelines as we operationalized them and many low-achieving children were 'learning disabled' by these same discussion rules" (p. 242).
Book Reading Interactions: What Parents And Children Say, Janice Porterfield-Stewart
Book Reading Interactions: What Parents And Children Say, Janice Porterfield-Stewart
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Children's awareness of how they learn to read or how they view literacy events contributes to the way they approach book reading (Edwards, 1962; Johns, 1972; Muskopf, 1962; Stewart, 1988). Picturebook reading and story reading are the most common forms of interaction that occur between some parents and young children. Both kinds of interaction provide a rich context for language learning and for the development of story comprehension (Harkness and Miller, 1982; Morrow, 1989; DeLoache and DeMendoza, 1987). A number of studies have documented mothers as models in children's acquisition of literacy (Harkness and Miller, 1982; Morrow, 1989; Ninio and …
Helping Parents To Select And Evaluate Private Reading/Learning Centers, Norman A. Stahl, William A. Henk
Helping Parents To Select And Evaluate Private Reading/Learning Centers, Norman A. Stahl, William A. Henk
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
For many parents, the various types of reading and learning centers springing up across the country represent a potential answer to their children's academic problems. In fact, commercial tutorial services are opening up on a daily basis in avenue strip malls, in community shopping districts and in local medical buildings. The marketing of these educational support services is part of a growing national trend toward offering private academic services. This rapidly growing service industry caters to parents with disposable income and a desire to help their children improve low grades and test scores, or to move and stay ahead of …
Professional Materials Review, Janet Dynak
Professional Materials Review, Janet Dynak
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
(Professional Materials)-Infotext: Reading and Learning. (1993) Written by Karen Feathers; (Childrens books) I Want To Go Home. (1992) Alice McLerran-Reviewed by Maureen A. Hart; An Evening At Alfie's.(1992) Shirley Hughes-Reviewed by Susan Miller; Look Alive. (1992) Elaine Scott; Poison Ivy and Eyebrow Wigs.(1993)Bonnie Pryor- Reviewed by Dona Icabone; Around Me. (1992) Erica Magnus; Stop, Thief! (1993) Written by Robert Kalan; If J Had a Paka. (1993) Charlotte Pomerantz; Where Are You Going, Manyoni? (1993) Catherine Stock; Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. (1993) Chris Crutcher
Ribtickling Literature: Educational Implications For Joke And Riddle Books In The Elementary Classroom, Patricia Wilson, Karen Kutiper
Ribtickling Literature: Educational Implications For Joke And Riddle Books In The Elementary Classroom, Patricia Wilson, Karen Kutiper
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
During a recent visit to an elementary school we delighted in the number of classrooms which featured writing and reading centers. One innovative third grade teacher went a step further and provided her students with a lively outlet for their creative skills in the "Humor Corner." As we entered the classroom, two youngsters were enjoying jokes produced by classmates and browsing through a few of the riddle books on display. Holding The Biggest Riddle Book in the World (Rosenbloom, 1976), one student greeted us with: "I bet you can't answer this one! What does an envelope say when you lick …
Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson
Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Literacy for the New Millennium First International Conference Australian Reading Association Melbourne Australia — July 1993
Perceptions And Reactions Of Language Arts And Reading Teachers, Patricia K. Smith, Steven D. Rinehart, Karen F. Thomas
Perceptions And Reactions Of Language Arts And Reading Teachers, Patricia K. Smith, Steven D. Rinehart, Karen F. Thomas
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The success of whole language will depend upon its acceptance or rejection by classroom teachers. Some teachers avidly support change to whole language while others are reluctant to do so. Given the shift of language arts instruction from the mastery of skills and subskills to a whole language approach, this study investigated current practices in language instruction, the nature of changes, and the perceptions and reactions of teachers. Although the basal reading program continues to be the most widely-used approach to teaching reading in our country (Flood and Lapp, 1986; Barksdale, Thomas and Jones, 1990), a whole language philosophy is …
Alphabet Books Can Be Used With Fluent Readers And Writers, Luethel M. Kormanski, Carol B. Stevens
Alphabet Books Can Be Used With Fluent Readers And Writers, Luethel M. Kormanski, Carol B. Stevens
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Text and pictures share the responsibility for storytelling in picture books (Bishop and Hickman, 1992). Purists often define picture books as those books in which text and picture work interdependently, the visual and verbal are integrated, and pictures and text blend perfectly to tell a story. Pragmatists tend to include in the picture book genre all books that have a picture book format: 24 and 48 pages, pictures on every double page spread, and a brief text with equal space taken up by the pictures. Alphabet books are an important part of the picture book genre because concepts are communicated …
Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 1
Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 1
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 34, issue1.
Proprietary Vocabulary Acquisition: A Creative, Thematic Adventure, Marjorie J. Wynn
Proprietary Vocabulary Acquisition: A Creative, Thematic Adventure, Marjorie J. Wynn
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Teachers have discovered that proprietary vocabulary acquisition by elementary students is enhanced through participation in a creative, thematic approach to learning. Proprietary vocabulary is a collection of words over which the owner has mastery of understanding in listening and reading and mastery of use in speaking and writing. This definition is based on the meaning of proprietor, an owner who has mastery and control over a possession, and vocabulary, a stock of words.
Creating Experiences For Listening And Learning, Jeanne Swafford, Tamara Paulos
Creating Experiences For Listening And Learning, Jeanne Swafford, Tamara Paulos
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Throughout the school day, children are asked to listen. In fact, listening often dominates classroom time. Unfortunately, little research has focused on listening since the 1950s and 1960s (Pearson and Fielding, 1982; Strother, 1987). Nor has listening received substantial attention in textbooks and professional journals, even though educators believe that listening is important for the development of oral language, reading and writing. The emphasis on reading and writing has crowded out attention to listening (Pinnell and Jaggar, 1991). It is our belief that listening deserves to receive attention of teachers and researchers as a necessary, integrated part of the learning …
Literacy Through Literature: The Role Of Comparison, John D. Beach
Literacy Through Literature: The Role Of Comparison, John D. Beach
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The adequacy of elementary teachers' preparation to work with literature and literature-based literacy programs has recently been called into question (Beach, 1992; Walmsley, 1992; Walmsley and Walp, 1990; Zarillo, 1989). When visiting elementary classrooms categorized as literature-based one may well recognize a number of teachers who are doing an excellent job. However, one is perhaps more likely to encounter whole classes reading the same novel followed by worksheets that address only literal level questions, literature units focused on inane themes such as "Stuffed Animals That Come Alive" (Zarillo, 1989, p. 26), or self-selected and self-paced reading followed by activities which …
Professional Materials Review, Gloria L. Cottrell
Professional Materials Review, Gloria L. Cottrell
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Supporting Struggling Readers. Barbara J. Walker. 1992.
Author Index
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Index to authors in volume 33.
Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 5
Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 5
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete Issue of Reading Horizons, volume 33, issue 5.
Reading: The Conferences, Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch
Reading: The Conferences, Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The theme of this issue of Reading Horizons is exemplary practice, and as I recall several of the sessions from the annual conference of the International Reading Association it becomes clear how central the concept of teacher as professional is to exemplary practice. One session in particular — Teacher Preparation and Staff Development: Lessons from New Zealand — presented by Debra Elliot and colleagues provided some food for thought in considering the teacher as professional. In discussing current models of student teaching, which is of course a critical component to the development of the teacher as professional, Stephanie Steffey from …
Using Drama In The Classroom, J. Lea Smith, J. Daniel Herring
Using Drama In The Classroom, J. Lea Smith, J. Daniel Herring
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Drama is a potentially powerful tool for connecting students with learning and content. We know that learning is an active, constructive process of coming to know. And through our classroom involvement with students, we have found that drama can provide a process for learning by living through or experiencing an event. Drama by its very nature involves students in social contexts where they are required to think, talk, manipulate concrete materials, and share viewpoints in order to arrive at decisions (Siks, 1983). Thus, through drama, students explore both factual knowledge and content concepts while "trying on" social experiences. Heathcote (cited …
Can Good Become Better?: The Progression Of An Exemplary Teacher, Suzanne F. Davis
Can Good Become Better?: The Progression Of An Exemplary Teacher, Suzanne F. Davis
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Lakesia's planning for college began in March of her sophomore year in high school. Her first task was to collect information about available scholarships. She knew the perfect person to ask — Mrs. Waddell, her second grade teacher. Of all the teachers she had, Mrs. Waddell had impacted her life most. She had been caring, dedicated, knowledgeable and encouraging. Lakesia sat down to write her best teacher.
Exemplary Teaching And Exemplary Teachers: A Prologue, Jeanne M. Jacobson, Suzanne F. Davis
Exemplary Teaching And Exemplary Teachers: A Prologue, Jeanne M. Jacobson, Suzanne F. Davis
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Suzanne F. Davis brings a wide background in both teaching and administration to her role as guest editor of the Reading Horizons themed issue on exemplary teaching and exemplary teachers.
What Teachers Have Been Telling Us About Literacy Portfolios, Jerry L. Johns, Peggy Vanleirsburg
What Teachers Have Been Telling Us About Literacy Portfolios, Jerry L. Johns, Peggy Vanleirsburg
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
An increasing number of educators have begun to use portfolios to chronicle the literacy development of students within their classrooms. Such alternative assessment may more closely reflect current research in the field of reading because it serves as a tool for both students and teachers to document and monitor learning over time (Bintz and Harste, 1991). Teachers, instead of developing test wiseness for standardized tests, use portfolios to gather data that mirrors the reading/writing curriculum and chronicles individual student development (Johns and VanLeirsburg, 1991b; Willis, 1992). Though unanimous agreement as to what data should comprise a portfolio does not exist, …
Article Index
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Index to articles in volume 33.
Reading: The Conferences, Janet Dynak
Reading: The Conferences, Janet Dynak
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
"A Celebration of Diversity" was the theme of the Association of Teacher Educators' meeting in Los Angeles during February, 1993. Several thematic sessions presented instructional models to promote use of multicultural literature in classrooms. Kay Moore of California State University and John Smith of Utah State University discussed a joint project titled "Teachers as Readers of Multicultural Literature." Moore and Smith used guidelines established by the International Reading Association and the Association of American Publishers to organize a program where university faculty, student teachers, and supervising classroom teachers form a readers' book group to study multicultural literature. Volunteers from each …