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Engaging Struggling Early Readers to Promote Reading Success: A Pilot Study of Reading by Design
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Mendez, Linda M. Raffaele; Pelzmann, Catherine A.; Frank, Michael J. – Reading & Writing Quarterly, 2016
In this study, we piloted a Tier 2 intervention designed to improve reading skills among struggling early readers using an intervention that included SRA Reading Mastery, listening-while-reading activities, strategies to increase motivation and engagement in reading, and parent involvement in reading homework. The study included 6 students in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Grade 1
Integrating Decoding and Spelling Instruction for the Disabled Reader.
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Henry, Marcia K. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1994
Considers the effects that might issue from an integration of decoding and spelling for the instruction of disabled readers. Proposes a structural-historical approach reflecting the patterns and word origins inherent in the English spelling system. Provides an alternative to both isolated phonics instruction and the whole-language approach. (HB)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Learning Disabilities, Models, Reading Instruction
The Effect of Graphic Organizers on Students' Comprehension and Recall of Expository Text: A Review of the Research and Implications for Practice.
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Griffin, Cynthia Carlson; Tulbert, Beth Lorene – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1995
Reviews the use of graphic organizers as a means to assist students in the complex act of making sense of content-area text. Explores theoretical and historical foundations of the graphic organizer and reviews current research. Derives implications for the classroom teacher and future research. (RS)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphic Organizers, Instructional Effectiveness
Phonological Awareness: The What, Why, and How.
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Olson, Mary W.; Griffith, Priscilla – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1993
Describes the problems of a hypothetical disabled reader in terms of his possible lack of phonological awareness. Explains phonological awareness and its subunits with examples. Discusses research that supports the notion that phonological awareness is necessary for reading success, as well as the issue of whether children can be taught…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Phonology, Primary Education, Reading Difficulties
The Importance of Automaticity for Developing Expertise in Reading.
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Samuels, S. Jay; Flor, Richard F. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1997
Discusses how students become automatic at reading sub-skills, the indicators that can be used to determine whether a student is automatic, and the psychological mechanisms that allow students to perform complex skills automatically. Discusses implications of automaticity research for teaching reading. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes, Reading Research
Phases of Word Learning: Implications for Instruction with Delayed and Disabled Readers.
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Ehri, Linnea C.; McCormick, Sandra – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1998
Identifies five phases of development to distinguish the course of word reading; notes each phase is characterized by students' working knowledge of the alphabetic system, which is central for acquiring word reading skill. Explains the usefulness of this information for teachers of problem readers. Explains the processes that students acquire in…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Reading Difficulties, Reading Processes
Using Cooperative Learning Strategies To Improve Literacy Skills in Social Studies.
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Karnes, Melinda; Collins, Dennis – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1997
Focuses on how classroom teachers can instruct their students in essential reading and writing skills while using social studies as the medium for discussion. Offers a general overview of representative cooperative learning methods and a more in-depth description of a few specific reading and writing applications. Describes other potential…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities