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A Psycholinguistic Look At The Informal Reading Inventory Part I: Looking At The Quality Of Readers' Miscues: A Rationale And An Easy Method, Laura Smith, Constance Weaver
A Psycholinguistic Look At The Informal Reading Inventory Part I: Looking At The Quality Of Readers' Miscues: A Rationale And An Easy Method, Laura Smith, Constance Weaver
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Instead of relying on machine-scored tests, many teachers wisely assess children's reading themselves, in an individualized session with each child. Some version of what is popularly known as the informal reading inventory (IRI) is often used for such assessment. The IRI provides a handy but not necessarily reliable method for determining what level of reading material might be appropriate for a given child. Furthermore, it is even less likely to be valid in determining a child's reading strengths and weaknesses. Some recent versions of the informal reading inventory encourage teachers to underestimate children's reading strengths and even to prescribe "remedial" …
Content Reading: Past. Present! Future?, Ernest K. Dishner, John E. Readence
Content Reading: Past. Present! Future?, Ernest K. Dishner, John E. Readence
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
With the impetus gathered by such ideas as presented by Flesch (1955) in "Why Johnny Can't Read" and, certainly, by Allen's (1969) proclamation that every child should have the "right to read," a large portion of current educational writing has concerned the area of reading and reading education. Within reading education one particular facet of instruction, content area reading, has blossomed within the last few years. Articles, books, and conference sessions have been devoted to this very specific area of reading education (Herber, 1970; Laffey, 1972; Robinson, 1975).
Professional Concerns: Reading Instruction And Brain Research, R Baird Shuman, Jeanne Chall
Professional Concerns: Reading Instruction And Brain Research, R Baird Shuman, Jeanne Chall
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In her contribution to this column, Professor Chall gives an overview of her recent book, and she makes some interesting observations about the question of hemisphericity. While she does not deny the possibility that research focusing on the functions of the right hemisphere of the brain may have long term significance for reading instruction, she does indicate that at the present time "it would seem that no simple inferences for what and how schools should teach the various curricular areas can be drawn" from such research. Professor Chall stresses the importance of "environmental stimulation and experience" as fundamental determiners of …
We Suggest, Eleanor Buelke
We Suggest, Eleanor Buelke
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
No abstract available.
Quick Reviews
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
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Providing For The Older Reader In The College Reading Program, Ann Marie Bernazza Haase, Richard Robinson
Providing For The Older Reader In The College Reading Program, Ann Marie Bernazza Haase, Richard Robinson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
For years, middle-aged and older learners have engaged in educational pursuits at all level of achievement. It is only recently, however, that educators have begun to address the problems presented by such learners.
A Boost For The "Basics" Through Children's Literature, Carl Braun
A Boost For The "Basics" Through Children's Literature, Carl Braun
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The most persistent hazard in skills emphasis is that we become so busy teaching them that we forget about the important goal- to develop readers and writers. I know children who can perform skills in isolation to 80 percent proficiency, 95 percent proficiency, yes, even 100 percent proficiency. But, they can't read where it counts-in the real world of books. What is even more distressing is that some of them don't even want to enter this real world because they have never had a taste.
Drill Versus Discovery: The Effects On Student Attitudes, Charles H. Hill
Drill Versus Discovery: The Effects On Student Attitudes, Charles H. Hill
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Much emotional heat has been generated during the past three decades over the consequences of "direct," "authoritarian," "didactic," "rigid," and "repetitive drill" instruction. These terms and other synonyms have assumed in some quarters the emotive equivalent of the terms "traitor," "incompetent," and "sadist." Recent leaders in education have generated numerous alternatives to the traditional teaching patterns suggested by the supposedly odious terms. These alternatives have included: inquiry, discovery, interest centers, trade-book reading programs, and such organizational arrangements as open-concept rooms and so-called "free" schools. Work by Jerome S. Bruner (1966) for instance, has caused us to shift our concern from …
Reading Horizons Vol. 19, No. 1
Reading Horizons Vol. 19, No. 1
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 19, issue 1.
Content Area Textbooks--Waste Not…, Sandra L. Robinson
Content Area Textbooks--Waste Not…, Sandra L. Robinson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In helping students to read content area textbooks, there are Four Basic Areas of Concern: Word Recognition, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Study Skills.
Identifying The Basic Elements Of Critical Reading, Thomas R. Schnell
Identifying The Basic Elements Of Critical Reading, Thomas R. Schnell
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
A person undertaking a search of the existing literature on the topic of critical reading would notice immediately that there is a rather large number of articles and book chapters dealing with the topic. In reading a few of the articles it would also become apparent that there is little consensus regarding what critical reading is - the definitions range from a very narrow view such as "Critical reading is recognizing biased writing" to rather broad views such as "Critical reading is the process of comprehending in its highest form." One other thing emerges clearly from the literature; critical reading …
Critical Reading And Today's Adolescent, Donald C. Cushenbery
Critical Reading And Today's Adolescent, Donald C. Cushenbery
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purposes of this article are to explain the nature and kinds of prerequisites involved in learning critical reading skills and describe some classroom lessons and activities which can be employed to build these abilities with all kinds of students. Each lesson described will need some slight adaptation to fit the exact requirements of a given classroom and/or teacher.
The Illiteracy Concept: Defining The Critical Level, Faite Royjier-Poncefonte Mack
The Illiteracy Concept: Defining The Critical Level, Faite Royjier-Poncefonte Mack
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Available evidence indicates that the state of reading in 1977 is no better than it was at the turn of the decade.
A Computer-Assisted Pre-Service Program In Reading, Camille L.Z. Blachowicz, Peter G. Fairweather
A Computer-Assisted Pre-Service Program In Reading, Camille L.Z. Blachowicz, Peter G. Fairweather
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In 1975, the National Right-to-Read effort funded an experimental project at Northwestern University involving the application of computer facilities to the operation of a pre-service program for teacher preparation in reading. Utilizing a competency-based model (Houston and Howsam, 1972), the computer component of the program managed the student's entry into and progress through a series of on-line, interactive tutorials by assessing their initial behaviors, assigning lesson modules, guiding use of a bibliographical data base and monitoring progress.
Game Books For Reading Instruction, Carol J. Hopkins, Alden J. Moe
Game Books For Reading Instruction, Carol J. Hopkins, Alden J. Moe
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Books which contain directions on how to construct and use games for reading skill development are popular with teachers because they contain practical suggestions for classroom activities. There are matters related to the selection and purchase of such books with which the teacher should be familiar; those matters are discussed here.
Communication Across Four Generations, Lavisa Wilson, Mary Ellen Titus
Communication Across Four Generations, Lavisa Wilson, Mary Ellen Titus
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Cross-generational programs are enabling the elderly in America to become more involved in the education of our children. Special federal programs such as RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteers Program) and the Foster Grandparents Program have brought many older persons into schools to serve as aides, tutors, and volunteers. Local school districts and individual schools have developed programs involving the elderly with children. The elderly have shown they can use their love and concern for children, their knowledge of content, and their patience and skill in working with children to develop a warm, helping relationship as they help children grow and learn.
New Materials, Jillone Adams
New Materials, Jillone Adams
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Review of new materials for reading.
Perceptions Of Reading Instruction, W. John Harker
Perceptions Of Reading Instruction, W. John Harker
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
It follows that there exists an obvious need for elementary reading programs to be closely articulated with the developing and changing reading requirements of pupils as they progress through the elementary grades. There is an even more obvious need for close cooperation between teachers and administrators in order to implement reading programs that meet pupil requirements.
Teaching Reading To The Hearing-Impaired Child, Judy I. Schwartz
Teaching Reading To The Hearing-Impaired Child, Judy I. Schwartz
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The single most serious impediment to successful school achievement in general and to learning to read in particular is the deaf child's impaired language function.
Divorce--Reading Style, Nicholas P. Criscuolo
Divorce--Reading Style, Nicholas P. Criscuolo
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
What is one of the biggest problems in the teaching of reading today? It is curriculum isolationism which results in treating reading as a separate entity rather than as part of the language arts. Teachers spend vast amounts of time teaching reading skills as outlined in basal readers while virtually ignoring the opportunities for children to listen, speak and write. This divorce creates a sterile reading program whereas a marriage of reading with other communication skills results in an effective and healthy reading program.
An Inventory For Assessment Of Oral Language Production, Joyce M. Hamrick
An Inventory For Assessment Of Oral Language Production, Joyce M. Hamrick
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In terms of specific behavior, reading achievement and subsequent learnings are determined by the effect of a language pattern influenced by appropriate or inappropriate cognitive thought.
False Prerequisites In Learning To Read, Marie Carducci-Bolchazy
False Prerequisites In Learning To Read, Marie Carducci-Bolchazy
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Reading management systems, designed to facilitate planning and monitoring of individualized instruction, are based on the concept of prerequisite skills. For this investigation specific skills from the word-attack component of the Wisconsin Design for Reading Skill Development have been selected in order to investigate whether these skills are indeed prerequisite skills for competence in reading. If these skills are prerequisite skills, one should not find competent readers who lack them. (It is important to caution, however, that even if competent readers have certain skills, these skills are not necessarily prerequisite to reading competence. It is possible that competent readers acquired …
The Role And Function Of Informal Reading Evaluation, Donald C. Cushenbery
The Role And Function Of Informal Reading Evaluation, Donald C. Cushenbery
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Many persons have developed the understanding that the evaluation of a given student's reading ability must take the form of the administration of a commerical, standardized reading test. Though the results of a standardized test can be valuable, secondary teachers need to develop an evaluation model which encompasses a number of factors. These aspects would include commercial tests, informal techniques, observational devices, and the study of past reading performance data accrued by a reader.
Clearing The Air Of Fog And Smog, Sharon Muir
Clearing The Air Of Fog And Smog, Sharon Muir
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purpose of a readability formula is to produce a number or number range which approximates the achievement level required of a reader in order to comprehend a written passage. A useful formula, especially to the classroom teacher, is one which is easily computed and which accurately predicts the needed reading ability. Two formulas which have appeared in recent years, the Fog Index and the SMOG Grade, are easily applied. But are they accurate?
We Suggest, Eleanor Buelke
We Suggest, Eleanor Buelke
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Stauffer, Russell G. (1976). Action Research in L.E.A. Instructional Procedures
Required Preparation In Reading For Secondary Teachers, Walter J. Lamberg
Required Preparation In Reading For Secondary Teachers, Walter J. Lamberg
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In Fall, 1977, a survey was conducted on requirements for secondary teachers in the area of reading instruction. Information from state certifying agencies show a majority of states have some requirements. The results of the survey, when compared to results of two earlier surveys, show increasing interest in secondary reading.
Room For Optimism, Kenneth Vandermeulen
Room For Optimism, Kenneth Vandermeulen
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
A letter from the editor.
Oral Reading: Considerations Before Utilization, L.D. Briggs
Oral Reading: Considerations Before Utilization, L.D. Briggs
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
One of the most revealing diagnostic devices used in the elementary school is oral reading. By using oral reading the teacher can evaluate the child's ability to respond to punctuation marks, to apply phonics, to recognize basic sight words, to phrase correctly, and to apply other reading skills. The child's strengths and weaknesses can easily be determined through the use of oral reading, and an individual improvement program can be based on an evaluation of reading skills as reflected by oral reading. Without question, oral reading is an essential activity for effective teaching. Oral reading, however, is not an extensively …
Classroom And The Cloze Procedure: Interaction In Imagery, Jane W. Meeks, Raymond F. Morgan
Classroom And The Cloze Procedure: Interaction In Imagery, Jane W. Meeks, Raymond F. Morgan
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The paper will give the background research concerning cloze techniques, detail the steps teachers would follow to use Interactive Cloze, report behavioral observations within the classroom setting, and indicate direction for research into the efficacy of this procedure.
A Mini Look At Some Maxi Ideas, Heath Lowry, Barbara Waters
A Mini Look At Some Maxi Ideas, Heath Lowry, Barbara Waters
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Time and again I have listened to busy teachers complaining that they don't have time to read the many current articles on IQ, open classrooms, class organization, learning theory, motivation, and use of traditional material which appear in professional literature. Therefore, I would like to consolidate many of these sources into one article which will give the reader some indication of the trends which seem to be taking place concerning these things.