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Beck, Isabel L.; McKeown, Margaret G.; Kucan, Linda – American Educator, 2003
Describes how pre-kindergarten through elementary teachers can enhance the vocabulary development of young children, focusing on teaching words from texts that are read aloud to children rather than read by children. Examines sequenced activities for teaching words to young children and activities that encourage children to interact with words,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Oral Language, Reading Aloud to Others
Beck, Isabel L.; McKeown, Margaret G.; Hamilton, Rebecca L.; Kucan, Linda – American Educator, 1998
Explains the "Questioning the Author" approach to reading comprehension, which is designed to get students to build understanding of text ideas by becoming actively involved as they read. Suggestions are given for constructing meaning by going back and forth between the text and discussing the ideas. Some examples illustrate the process. (SLD)
Descriptors: Questioning Techniques, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Skill Development
Beck, Isabel L.; Juel, Connie – American Educator, 1995
Offers suggestions for improving existing instructional materials found in widely used basal programs and a variety of strategies and engaging activities that teachers can use to help children master the alphabetic code. The authors argue against use of the drill method in reading instruction. (GR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decoding (Reading), Educational Quality, Elementary Education
