With the coming of the concept of metacomprehension in the late 1970's, we seemed to have lost much about the concept of reading flexibility. It might be time for folks to once again review Earl Rankin's classic monograph for IRA on the topic. (Yes, there would be much to update the info within--but a number of ideas are still so very current.) ********************************* Norman A. Stahl, Chair Department of Curriculum & Instruction Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 Telephone: (815) 753-9032 {office} (815) 753-9040 (FAX) Email: [log in to unmask]