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Main Author: Burden, Mitzi K.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1994
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED376497
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contents Using Young Adult Literature To Promote Recreational Reading in a Senior Basic English Class. Burden, Mitzi K. Adolescent Literature Basic Skills Class Activities English Instruction Grade 12 High School Seniors High Schools Reading Programs Recreational Reading Student Motivation Supplementary Reading Materials Students in a senior (grade 12) basic English class were not motivated to read books unless required to do so by their teacher; they did little or no reading for pleasure. To increase recreational reading and instill a love of reading in the 17 subjects, a practicum, in the form of a reading program lasting about 2 months, developed strategies that included student involvement in the reading program, provision of young adult books, encouragement to read in new genres, sustained silent reading, student use of computers, and introduction to public library resources. Students: (1) participated in the development of book selection criteria; (2) chose their own books; (3) created materials to promote peer reading; and (4) evaluated their own reading progress. Although expected outcomes were achieved, a longer implementation period (one full year) is recommended. (Contains 26 references; appended are evaluative instruments, sample worksheets, and a suggested reading list of young adult books). (NKA)
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spellingShingle Using Young Adult Literature To Promote Recreational Reading in a Senior Basic English Class.
Burden, Mitzi K.
Adolescent Literature
Basic Skills
Class Activities
English Instruction
Grade 12
High School Seniors
High Schools
Reading Programs
Recreational Reading
Student Motivation
Supplementary Reading Materials
Using Young Adult Literature To Promote Recreational Reading in a Senior Basic English Class. Burden, Mitzi K. Adolescent Literature Basic Skills Class Activities English Instruction Grade 12 High School Seniors High Schools Reading Programs Recreational Reading Student Motivation Supplementary Reading Materials Students in a senior (grade 12) basic English class were not motivated to read books unless required to do so by their teacher; they did little or no reading for pleasure. To increase recreational reading and instill a love of reading in the 17 subjects, a practicum, in the form of a reading program lasting about 2 months, developed strategies that included student involvement in the reading program, provision of young adult books, encouragement to read in new genres, sustained silent reading, student use of computers, and introduction to public library resources. Students: (1) participated in the development of book selection criteria; (2) chose their own books; (3) created materials to promote peer reading; and (4) evaluated their own reading progress. Although expected outcomes were achieved, a longer implementation period (one full year) is recommended. (Contains 26 references; appended are evaluative instruments, sample worksheets, and a suggested reading list of young adult books). (NKA)
title Using Young Adult Literature To Promote Recreational Reading in a Senior Basic English Class.
topic Adolescent Literature
Basic Skills
Class Activities
English Instruction
Grade 12
High School Seniors
High Schools
Reading Programs
Recreational Reading
Student Motivation
Supplementary Reading Materials
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED376497