Modifying Negative Attitudes in Poor Readers Will Generate Increased Reading Growth and Interest.

Howard, Donald E.

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ERIC Number: EJ371735

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Publication Date: 1988

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Modifying Negative Attitudes in Poor Readers Will Generate Increased Reading Growth and Interest.

Howard, Donald E.

Reading Improvement, v25 n1 p39-45 Spr 1988

Examines a remedial reading program for grades 4 and 5. Claims that a reading program featuring oral language, good children's literature, interesting reading activities, writing, and attractive reading incentives in an informal classroom structure can change negative reading attitudes and improve reading abilities. (MM)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Grade 5, Negative Attitudes, Program Evaluation, Reading Ability, Reading Achievement, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Remedial Reading, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes

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Language: English

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