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Nessel, Denise – Learning, 1989
A widely used technique for teaching reading, Directed Reading Activity (DRA), contributes to the development of passive readers rather than thinking readers. This article describes an alternative approach, Directed Reading-Thinking Activity (DRTA), contrasts DRTA with DRA, gives an example of DRTA in action, and provides tips for switching to…
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Secondary Education, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Skills
International Reading Association, Newark, DE. – 1988
By providing definitions of key concepts, outlines of major models, and practical suggestions for classroom implementation, this pamphlet gives teachers access to current research on the interactive model of reading. The topics covered include: Vygotsky's learning theory, metacomprehension, prior knowledge, chapter mapping, cooperative learning,…
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Metacognition, Reader Response, Reader Text Relationship
Peer reviewedHeller, Mary F. – Reading Psychology, 1986
Describes a directed reading and writing lesson that uses the power of the composing process throughout content area lessons to enhance reading comprehension. Uses a fifth grade science lesson as a model. (FL)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Directed Reading Activity, Grade 5
