ERIC Number: EJ967464
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jul
Pages: 13
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Middle Schoolers with Reading Disabilities in Book Club?
Berkeley, Sheri
TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, v3 n6 Article 5 Jul 2007
The writer describes a book project that successfully motivated middle school students with learning disabilities to independently practice comprehension strategies while reading material at their independent levels. Conception of the project, example homework and activities, development of a book club, and benefits for students are described. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Reading Comprehension, Reading Materials, Learning Disabilities, Clubs, Middle School Students, Reading Motivation, Homework, Learning Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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