| Title: |
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Instruction for Older Struggling Readers. PREL Briefing
Paper. |
| Author(s): |
Schifini,
Alfredo |
| Publication
Year: |
1999 |
| Descriptors: |
*Diversity
(Student); *Literacy; *Reading
Difficulties; *Reading
Instruction; *Reading
Motivation; *Teacher
Role; Classroom
Environment; Intermediate
Grades; Secondary
Education; Student
Needs |
| Identifiers: |
Reading
Uses; Research
Suggestions |
| Abstract: |
As students progress through the
grade levels, the demands of
academically rigorous subject matter combined with greater
dependence on informational text make it imperative for
students to attain age-appropriate
reading skills, yet a visible number
of less proficient readers is appearing in
grades 4
through 8. Teachers can help these students by providing
high-interest, relevant sources of print to serve as a point
of departure for oral discussion. Teachers must also address
student attitudes and motivation.
Inclusion in both social and oral literacy events is
critically important. In the upper
grades, most children need direct
instruction in reasoning and responding to text. Literature
studies can be a motivational and efficient way to build
independence in reading. Chapter
books that reflect the learner's world will spark interest.
Whatever the context, older struggling readers must have a
wide range of opportunities to read. Extensive professional
development and research to expand empirical evidence about
appropriate instructional approaches for high-risk students
groups is also recommended. (NKA) |
| Corporate
Source: |
Pacific
Resources for Education and Learning, Honolulu, HI.
(BBB34498) |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Office
of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington,
DC. (EDD00036) |
| Country of
Publication: |
U.S.; Hawaii |
| Language: |
English |
| Clearinghouse: |
Reading,
English, and Communication (CS013605) |
| Contract
Number: |
RJ6006601 |
| Report Number: |
PB9903 |
| Number of
Pages: |
5 |
| Publication
Type: |
Viewpoints (120) |
| Availability: |
Full Text from ERIC
Available in
paper and on microfiche
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Pacific Resources for Education and Learning,
Ali'i Place, 25th Floor, 1099 Alakea Street, Honolulu, HI
96813-4513. Tel: 808-441-1300; Web site:
http://www.prel.org. |
| Journal Code: |
RIEJUN2002 |
| Entry Month: |
200206 |
| ERIC Number: |
ED460360 |
| Persistent link to this
record: |
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