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ERIC Number: EJ538659
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-4669
The Effects of Story Reading Programs on Literacy and Language Development of Disadvantaged Preschoolers.
Karweit, Nancy; Wasik, Barbara A.
Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v1 n4 p319-48 1996
This article examines research evidence on the effects of preschool reading practices on young children, emphasizing the role of school-based programs for young disadvantaged children. The analysis notes positive effects from story reading programs and presents practical guidelines related to group size, rereadings, vocabulary instruction, and teacher interaction. (SLD)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Group Instruction, Language Acquisition, Literacy, Literature Reviews, Preschool Children, Program Effectiveness, Reading Programs, Story Reading, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Urban Schools, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: School Based Services
Note: Research supported by grants from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement under contract OERI-R-117-R90002.