Partners in Reading: A Community Reading/Writing Project.

Schnack, Pat

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ERIC Number: EJ626196

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Partners in Reading: A Community Reading/Writing Project.

Schnack, Pat

English Journal, v90 n5 p95-101 May 2001

Describes the "Partners in Reading" project, which pairs adults from the community with eighth-grade students to read books together and journal together. Describes how the program has grown. Details the many positive reading/writing outcomes for students and for participating adults, how students feel more connected to adults in the community, and the striking difference these partnerships can make. (SR)

Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Reading Improvement, Reading Programs, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: The School and the Community.