From Rocking-Horse to Pegasus: the Class Reader in the Lower Secondary School.

Grant, N. J. H.

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Publication Date: 1975

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From Rocking-Horse to Pegasus: the Class Reader in the Lower Secondary School

Grant, N. J. H.

English Language Teaching Journal, 29, 3, 190-197, Apr 75

Discusses the disadvantages of using a single or very limited number of titles as class readers when English is being taught as a foreign language. The author suggests having a wide variety of single copy books available at the same cost, to satisfy many interests and thus encourage use. (MSE)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Appreciation, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests, Reading Materials, Second Language Learning

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