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ERIC Number: EJ647009
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-8655
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Ecological Approaches to Sustained Silent Reading: Conferencing, Contracting, and Relating to Middle School Students.
Akmal, Tariq T.
Clearing House, v75 n3 p154-57 Jan-Feb 2002
Describes a proven program of structured, sustained silent reading (SSR) for middle school students that helps students successfully develop academically and socially. Notes the learning climate attends to the cognitive, personal, and social needs of the learner. Discusses student-teacher conferences and SSR, and negotiating individual reading contracts with students. Discusses contract formats, and notes 25 alternatives to traditional book reports. (SR)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Individualized Reading, Language Arts, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Performance Contracts, Program Descriptions, Reading Instruction, Sustained Silent Reading, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Applying Constructivism.