Recreational Reading: 20 Years Later.

Block, Cathy Collins; Mangieri, John N.

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ERIC Number: EJ642816

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Publication Date: 2002

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Recreational Reading: 20 Years Later.

Block, Cathy Collins; Mangieri, John N.

Reading Teacher, v55 n6 p572-80 Mar 2002

Determines elementary teachers' knowledge of: current children's literature; children's books in six literary genres; and activities to promote students' recreational reading. Replicates a 1981 study to determine the level of knowledge possessed by today's teachers concerning children's literature and methods of increasing students' reading for pleasure. Attests to the lack of attention recreational reading receives in schools. (SG)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Literature Appreciation, Reading Motivation, Reading Research, Recreational Reading, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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