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ERIC Number: EJ367186
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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A Key to Literacy: Kindergartner's Awareness of the Functions of Print.
Weiss, Maria J.; Hagen, Ranae
Reading Teacher, v41 n6 p574-78 Feb 1988
Seeks answers to two questions using an informal Functions of Print Test: (1) are kindergartners aware of the functions of print, and (2) what do kindergartners view as the reasons for reading in our society? Finds, in general, children are aware of the functions of print and recognize the purpose for reading. (NH)
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Kindergarten, Language Role, Primary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Materials, Reading Programs, Reading Research, Reading Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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