Guiding Readers to New Understandings through Electronic Text.

Patterson, Nancy, Ed.; Pipkin, Gloria, Ed.

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ERIC Number: EJ624623

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Guiding Readers to New Understandings through Electronic Text.

Patterson, Nancy, Ed.; Pipkin, Gloria, Ed.

Voices from the Middle, v8 n4 p64-66 May 2001

Argues that computer technology can help to engage struggling readers in meaningful transactions with text. Lists and describes seven web sites that will captivate reluctant readers. Notes three web sites that send students on "WebQuests" to transact with text in order to build knowledge. Discusses other ways to engage students in text via computers. (SR)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Electronic Text, English Instruction, Language Arts, Reading Attitudes, Reading Difficulties, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Motivation, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, World Wide Web

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: When Readers Struggle.