Correspondences between printed and spoken messages are seen to be based on meaning; expectancies about syntax and semantics lead the reader to form hypotheses which can be confirmed or not with only a small portion of cues available in the text. (Author)

Data suggested that computer instruction benefits both girls and boys, but that it is relatively more effective for boys. (Authors)

Reading teachers must understand black culture and black dialect," and adapt their teaching strategies accordingly," i.e., allow dialect translations" of standard English texts. (Author/SP)

Article shows that learning to read is one of the first major challenges with which schools confront children. To the extent that a child does not also learn how to learn, or learn to develop a positive view of himself as a learner, learning to read has not been educative. (Author/JB)

First graders have demonstrated and identified preferred content in primary reading textbooks in response to single pairs of stories of five content factors." Statistical tables and extensive secondary literature included. (Author/SP)

Describes program combining language experience approach, formal readiness material, linguistic and phonetic readers, and identity" readers. (SP)

This comprehensive article discusses the following aspects of reading: the reading process, approaches to beginning reading, readability formulas, rate and flexibility, comprehension and critical reading, locational skills, visually handicapped, reading diagnosis and correction, magazines, and sources of further information. Also included is a…

Reviews a number of beginning reading materials that can be used in improving children's reading skills in a variety of content areas. (FL)

Argues that syllabication is a highly sophisticated skill requiring extensive knowledge of types of syllables, vowels, and consonants and their various graphic representations, and that syllabicating words in terms of sound patterns may give divisions that are more consistent with speech patterns. (FL)