Kondo and Wendell 1970

Kondo, Riena W., and Peggy Wendell. 1970. "The use of stories as motivation for reading." Notes on Literacy. (Republished in Wendell, M. 1979.) Material for paper was taken mainly from lecture by Riena Kondo in the Literacy Workshop in Colombia, January –February 1967. Final preparation of paper by Peggy Wendell. Interest level: specialist.

Gives solution to the problem of motivation by introducing stories of locally-authored materials. Shows types of useful and acceptable stories, such as local legends. Approaches the problem from the viewpoint of the people (what they want or like to read). Some stories were successful, others were not. Describes the problem of how to interest nonreading people in learning how to read. Proposes the solution of using culture-based stories to spark the interest of people. Points out types of stories to avoid.

Is a good, practical article on using different written materials to promote (motivate) reading. Shows what

• was acceptable
• the people wanted, and
• did not work.

Is a good article for early reading motivation. Is helpful if one reads it from the perspective of substituting artwork for verbal stories to stimulate descriptive writing.

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