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Reading Horizons Vol. 39, No. 2
Reading Horizons Vol. 39, No. 2
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 39, issue 2.
Who's In Charge Here? Ownership Issues With Literature Study Guides, Marguerite Cogorno Radencich
Who's In Charge Here? Ownership Issues With Literature Study Guides, Marguerite Cogorno Radencich
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This article presents a rationale and procedure for evaluating literature study guides based on Langer's model for literature study and Cambourne's conditions for learning. Guides for three books are then compared using the evaluation procedure. The evaluation of five publishers' guides shows great differences in treatments of the same books.
We Love To Read — A Collaborative Endeavor To Build The Foundation For Lifelong Readers, Marjorie S. Hertz, Kathi L. Swanson
We Love To Read — A Collaborative Endeavor To Build The Foundation For Lifelong Readers, Marjorie S. Hertz, Kathi L. Swanson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This qualitative research study targeted fourth grade at-risk children in a culturally diverse elementary school in a mid-sized city in the southwestern United States. The purpose of the study was to describe the nature of social interactions within the context of tutorial sessions and to identify common characteristics of highly effective tutors in their interactions with older, at-risk readers.
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Lipinski, Tara. (1997) Tara Lipinski: Triumph on ice an autobiography; Dingle, Derek T. (1998) First in the field: baseball hero Jackie Robinson; Krull, Kathleen. (1996) Wilma unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph became the world's fastest woman; Horenstein, Henry. (1997) Baseball in the Barrios; Blackstone, Margaret (1998) This is figure skating; Erlbach, Arlene. (1997) Sidewalk games around the world; Lankford, Mary D. (1996) Jacks around the world; Egan, Terry, Friedman, Stan, & Levine, Mike. (1997) The good guys of baseball: Sixteen true sports stories; Cooper, Elisha. (1998) Ballpark; Ross, Kathy. (1997) Crafts for kids who are wild about... series.
Developing Young Authors: Collaborating In A Supportive Community, Carol L. Moutray, John F. Ennis
Developing Young Authors: Collaborating In A Supportive Community, Carol L. Moutray, John F. Ennis
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
When a classroom provides an environment that promotes writing, students have the resources, time, and opportunity to create collaborative stories. In a third grade classroom, three girls unite to write a series of humorous stories through group negotiation and class prompting. The classroom's instructional design and its sharing, encouraging climate promoted writing.
Allocation Of Time In Reading, George H. Mcninch, Gary L. Shaffer, Patricia Campbell, Sondra Rakes
Allocation Of Time In Reading, George H. Mcninch, Gary L. Shaffer, Patricia Campbell, Sondra Rakes
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
How teachers allocated instructional time in reading classes served as the focus of this study. Twenty teachers were observed during reading sessions to answer two research questions. For question 1, how do teachers allocate time, observations indicated that teachers used class time in the following increments: reading and responding 35.47%; listening and discussing 24.89%; waiting 8.36%; completing skill development activities 20.28%; telling, writing, and narrating 7.52%; and devoting 3.47% of the remaining instructional time to other activities. Question 2, does time allocated for reading coordinated text exceed more than 50% of the total time designated for reading instruction, answer appeared …
One First Grade Teacher's Experience With A Literature-Based Reading Series: A Look At Her First Year, Jennifer L. Altieri
One First Grade Teacher's Experience With A Literature-Based Reading Series: A Look At Her First Year, Jennifer L. Altieri
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purpose of this study was to examine a first-grade, rural school teacher's use of a newly adopted literature-based reading series. The goal was not only to see how she used the materials but to also examine any struggles she experienced during her first year with a literature-based series. The participant/observer spent one day a week for an entire school year observing the teacher's reading class and interviewing the teacher at regular intervals. It was apparent in the interviews that this teacher had a positive attitude toward many aspects of the new series and believed that she had changed her …
Using Narrative Picture Books To Build Awareness Of Expository Text Structure, Mary C. Mcmackin
Using Narrative Picture Books To Build Awareness Of Expository Text Structure, Mary C. Mcmackin
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
For many students, reading in the content areas presents quite a challenge. The transition from an emphasis on narrative texts in the lower grades to expository texts in the upper grades is not always easy. This article describes a system I use for introducing expository text structure through the use of narrative picture books. My goal is to develop an understanding of expository text structure with simple texts so that students will be able to transfer these understandings to more cognitively dense content area materials.
Reading Horizons Vol. 39, No. 1
Reading Horizons Vol. 39, No. 1
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 39, issue 1.
From The Editor, Karen F. Thomas
From The Editor, Karen F. Thomas
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
National Reading Summit; Introduction to Reading Horizons volume 39, issue 1.
Daddy, I Know What The Story Means — Now, I Just Need Help With The Words, William Bintz
Daddy, I Know What The Story Means — Now, I Just Need Help With The Words, William Bintz
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This article describes a single instance of literacy learning involving the author and his two daughters, and provides a demonstration of how this literacy event can be unpacked both theoretically and practically in a way that a reflective practitioner could do. The aim of this article is to stimulate some reflective thinking and start some new conversations about what theoretical assumptions should drive reading instruction in the 21st century.
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Adler, David A. (1997) -Lou Gehrig: The luckiest man; Cardo, Horacio.(1998)-The story of chess; Christopher, Matt.(1998)-The dog that called the pitch.; Levine, Abby.(1998) Gretchen, groundhog. It's your day!; McCain, Becky Ray (1998) Grandmother's dreamcatcher; Rodriquez, Alex with Greg Brown (1998) Alex Rodriquez: Hit a grand slam! (1998) Sensisi, Ellen. B.-For my family, love, Allie; Spelman, Cornelia Maude (1998) Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce (1998) Tucker, Kathy (1999)The leprechaun in the basement.
Benefits Of Literacy Field Experiences: Three Views, Kathy Everts Danielson, Wilma Kuhlman, Jarene Fluckiger
Benefits Of Literacy Field Experiences: Three Views, Kathy Everts Danielson, Wilma Kuhlman, Jarene Fluckiger
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Three professors of literacy education reflected upon their varied field experiences with preservice teachers enrolled in their reading/language arts methods courses. After describing each field experience and discussing its impact on classroom teachers, elementary students, college students, and college professors, authors offer some general conclusions regarding literacy field experience.
The Social Contexts Of Tutoring: Mentoring The Older At-Risk Student, Jeanne B. Cobb
The Social Contexts Of Tutoring: Mentoring The Older At-Risk Student, Jeanne B. Cobb
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This qualitative research study targeted fourth grade at-risk children in a culturally diverse elementary school in a mid-sized city in the southwestern United States. The purpose of the study was to describe the nature of social interactions within the context of tutorial sessions and to identify common characteristics of highly-effective tutors in their interactions with older, at-risk readers.
Reading Horizons Vol. 38, No. 4
Reading Horizons Vol. 38, No. 4
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 38, issue 4.
Article Index
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Index to articles in volume 38.
Increasing Students' Achievement And Interest In Reading, Gary P. Moser, Timothy G. Morrison
Increasing Students' Achievement And Interest In Reading, Gary P. Moser, Timothy G. Morrison
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Teachers of literacy have two major goals; to help their students become able readers and to help instill in their students the desire to read. This article reports a one year study in a fourth grade classroom to help students in both areas. The reading program in this fourth grade classroom included silent reading time, choices of reading materials, sharing of literature, and appropriate adult modeling of reading. Results included increases in reading rates, comprehension, vocabulary, and amount of reading accomplished by the students. Recommendations for teachers are provided based on findings of the study.
The Application Of First Language Reading Models To Second Language Study: A Recent Historical Perspective, Carolyn Lally
The Application Of First Language Reading Models To Second Language Study: A Recent Historical Perspective, Carolyn Lally
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This article examines the influence of first language reading models on second language reading theory and research. Second, this essay recommends a sharing and transfer of knowledge between related disciplines, such as first- and second-language reading, to increase our understanding of the reading process, regardless of the target language.
Author Index
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Index to authors in volume 38.
Is It Just Me, Or Are There Other Parents And Teachers Out There Confused About Sol Reading Assessments?, William P. Bintz
Is It Just Me, Or Are There Other Parents And Teachers Out There Confused About Sol Reading Assessments?, William P. Bintz
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This article describes an incident involving the author, his daughter, and sample items from a Standards of Learning assessment. The author uses this incident to describe his increasing confusion with SOL assessments, especially in the area of reading, and proposes that educators spend less time "testing our kids" with SOL assessments, and more time "testing their theories" so that assessment better reflects recent advances in reading and learning theory.
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Creech, Sharon. 1997. Chasing Redbird; Fleischman, Sid. 1996. The Abracadabra Kid: A Writer's Life; Griffith, Helen V. 1998. Dinosaur Habitat; Hurwitz, Johanna. 1998. Faraway Summer; Stevenson, James, 1998. Popcorn; Cole, Henry, 1998. I Took a Walk; Coleman, Evelyn. 1998. To be a Drum; Harber, Frances. The Brothers' Promise; Russo, Marisabina. 1998. When Mama Gets Home; Ryder, Joanne. 1997. Winter White
Academic Diversity: Reading Instruction For Students With Special Needs, William H. Rupley, William D. Nichols
Academic Diversity: Reading Instruction For Students With Special Needs, William H. Rupley, William D. Nichols
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Provisions to assure that all children are provided quality reading instruction have always been a concern for classroom teachers. Today, greater sensitivity to learners with special needs has led to their inclusion in regular classrooms for the full instructional day. Implications for the reading instructional program are clear; it must employ a variety of instructional and organizational techniques to suit a wide range of student abilities. This article addresses legislation that led to the present focus on classroom inclusion for students with special needs and accommodation of the students with special needs in the classroom reading program. Particular discussion is …
Word Class: Using Thinking Skills To Enhance Spelling Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Word Class: Using Thinking Skills To Enhance Spelling Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Traditional spelling instruction has students studying words out of the context of authentic reading and writing. This type of instruction does little to move students to become mature writers. Spelling is a development process. The ability to spell is enhanced by wide reading and writing. Proficiency in spelling is related to one's visual memory more so than to instruction which examines words in isolation. Word class is an approach to spelling that combines a self-selected approach to spelling instruction and thinking skills. This approach to spelling instruction helps students become more sensitive to letter patterns and word parts, adds depth …
Early Book Sharing: What Teachers Should Know, Sherry Kragler, Linda Martin
Early Book Sharing: What Teachers Should Know, Sherry Kragler, Linda Martin
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purpose of this paper is to describe strategies that caregivers use while reading books with young children. Research indicates that caregivers: a) use strategies that simplify or extend book language, b) use prosody, and c) use management strategies so the book reading event is meaningful for children. Then, how teachers of preschool children can use these same strategies to plan meaningful book sharing events for children in preschool settings is described.
Literary And Personal Criticism For Preservice Teachers: A Pedagogical Imperative, Sherron Killingsworth Roberts
Literary And Personal Criticism For Preservice Teachers: A Pedagogical Imperative, Sherron Killingsworth Roberts
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This paper provides a theoretical framework for designing a children's literature course that requires preservice teachers to critically analyze literature in ways that are personally meaningful. In addition, specific suggestions for challenging preservice teachers in children's literature courses to read intensively rather than only extensively are outlined.
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
King, Casey, & Osborne, Linda Barrett. 1997. Oh, Freedom!: Kids TalkAbout the Civil Rights Movement with the People Who Made it Happen; McKinley, Robin. 1997. Rose Daughter;Stevenson, James. 1997. The Unprotected Witness; Tillage, Leon Walter, 1977. Leon's Story; Zanzarella, Marianne. 1997. The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Children's Cookbook; Lears, Laurie. 1998. Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism; Pomeranc, Marion Hess. 1998. The American Wei; Spelman, Cornelia. 1997. Your Body Belongs to You; Thomas, Shelley Moore. 1998. Somewhere Today: A Book of Peace; Williams, Vera B. 1997. Lucky Song;
Educational Implications Relating Neuroanotomical Research And Developmental Dyslexia, Joseph P. Kender, Mark A. Kender
Educational Implications Relating Neuroanotomical Research And Developmental Dyslexia, Joseph P. Kender, Mark A. Kender
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Studies on autopsy of the brains of dyslexics and those measuring brain functioning during cognition during the past decade and a half have shed some light on the possible causes of developmental or specific dyslexia. This article briefly reviews some of the most pertinent research and offers some guidelines for the prognosis and treatment of dyslexic individuals and literary options for reading teachers and specialists to use in working with dyslexia.
Preservice Teachers, Sixth Graders And Instructors Use Dialogue Journals To Extend Their Classroom Communities, Robert J. Nistler
Preservice Teachers, Sixth Graders And Instructors Use Dialogue Journals To Extend Their Classroom Communities, Robert J. Nistler
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The use of dialogue journals has been studied extensively for its positive effect on children's personal adjustment, development of awareness for audience, understanding of others, increased motivation for purposeful writing, improved skill in conversing, and overall growth as writers. This manuscript extends that research to preservice teachers' exchanging journals with sixth graders. As a result of participation in this project, preservice teachers experienced the value of journal-based written and oral discourse activities for understanding and fostering their own social and academic development and that of their younger partners. University and classroom instructors' written observations and reflections shared from their own …
Esl Learners: Process Writing And Publishing Good Literature, Jane F. Rudden, Anita R. Nedeff
Esl Learners: Process Writing And Publishing Good Literature, Jane F. Rudden, Anita R. Nedeff
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purpose of this article is to report on our examination of books written by children who are ESL learners, and compare the books with criteria for meritorious literature (Norton, 1995), and to discuss the implications of the results relevant to process writing instruction with second language learners. The books examined were written by students in grades K through 5 in a rural elementary school. They had been in the United States for a short period of time. Their familiarization with process writing was due to its being a part of their daily curriculum. The school's writing program embraces those …
Reading Horizons Vol. 38, No. 3
Reading Horizons Vol. 38, No. 3
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 38, issue 3.