Title: Improving reading in the elementary social studies,
Authors: Fay, Leo, 1920-2006.
Publisher: National Council for the Social Studies
Year: 1961
Subjects: Reading (Elementary); Social sciences Study and teaching (Elementary)
Abstract: Provides practical assistance for teaching children to read in the social studies based on nine basic problem areas identified by elementary social studies teachers.
Contents: "I have a well-organized developmental reading program. Why should I be concerned with reading skills in teaching social studies?" -- "My children differ many years in their reading ability. How can I cope with these differences in my social studies teaching?" --"I am not satisfied with the way I've used my social studies text. How can I use it more effectively froma reading point of view?" -- "Textbooks and reference materials contain such aids to learning as charts, graphs, maps, and pictures. How can I overcome the child's tendency to ignore or be confused by these aids?" -- "What is involved in getting children ready to use reference books and library resources?" -- "How do I help my children develop effective work-study skills in the social studies?" -- "My children can find the facts. How can I help them become more thoughtful and critical readers?" -- "How can I learn how well my children are growing in their reading and study skills?" -- "Where do I go to learn more?"