Compares two methods of teaching reading, concluding that junior college reading lab students benefit more from individually prescribed than from self-selected programs. (RB)

Describes a remedial reading program for college freshmen, using magazine advertisements and Madison Avenue techniques. (RB)

Argues that, because of the strong relationship between attitude and comprehension, teachers should assess students' attitudes toward reading. Discusses types of attitude assessment, cautions in assessment, content area attitudes, and needs in attitude assessment research. Lists resources about attitude and reading as well as frequently used…

Uses a scale to analyze three tests used for assessing community college students' reading levels: The Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test (SDRT), the Nelson-Denny Reading Test (NDRT), and the Iowa Silent Reading Tests (ISRT). Judges the ISRT to be the best and the NDRT to be unacceptable according to the criteria of the scale. (FL)

Describes a workshop which enables students to experience, in a simple way, the value of reading as a tool of communication and as an avenue to higher levels of knowledge. (HOD)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 20 recent young adult novels that are also appropriate for use with adult readers in community college reading programs. Suggests ways of helping such students improve their reading comprehension by analyzing the novels' themes, conflicts, settings, characterization, and symbolism. (AEA)