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Herb, Beth S.; Bufalino, Janet M. – Reading Improvement, 1997
Describes Supporting Literacy in the Classroom (SLIC), an early literacy program for classroom teachers that was developed in an urban school district. Discusses the components of the SLIC program: read alouds, shared reading, guided reading, and interactive writing. Reviews successful early literacy programs and describes classroom methods to…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Emergent Literacy, Instructional Effectiveness, Primary Education
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Cuddeback, Meghan J.; Ceprano, Maria A. – Reading Improvement, 2002
Determines if Accelerated Reader (AR) is beneficial to the reading development of young emergent readers' comprehension. Considers if AR will improve young struggling readers' comprehension skills and attitudes to improve so that they can more easily become true independent readers. Concludes that AR did contribute to children's reading…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Early Intervention, Emergent Literacy, Primary Education
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Anderson, Jim – Reading Improvement, 1995
Finds that while both teachers at times were able to provide shared reading experiences that reflected the developmental principles underlying the big books concepts, in both classrooms, practices consistent with a skills/transmission model of literacy acquisition predominated. (RS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Emergent Literacy, Grade 1
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Kirkland, Lynn; And Others – Reading Improvement, 1991
Describes (1) why environmental print is important to early literacy development; (2) how to design an environmental print program in kindergarten; and (3) the constructive and instructive value of environmental print. Provides practical suggestions for both how to set up a program and how to develop shared involvement with children in an…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Environment, Emergent Literacy, Integrated Curriculum
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Kies, Daniel A.; And Others – Reading Improvement, 1993
Addresses the relevance of storytelling as an informal technique that gets children hooked to reading and writing. Maintains that the technique is highly regarded as providing children with a wide range of conceptual experiences that prepare them for the literacy challenge. (SR)
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Language Acquisition, Oral Language, Primary Education
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Chang, Pei-Yu; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Reading Improvement, 1998
Argues that literacy and pretend play are both representational activities that are facilitated in natural environments with sufficient literate materials and opportunities to play. Discusses similarity of process in symbolic play and literacy, and looks at their content. Describes literacy materials and teachers' roles that foster literacy and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Emergent Literacy, Instructional Materials, Preschool Education
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Ortiz, Robert W. – Reading Improvement, 2001
Looks at a sample of fathers' early literacy experiences with their Kindergarten, first, and second grade children. Explores the subject area of the literacy activity, the amount of time allocated to literacy practices, and the preferred literacy activity engaged in--reading or writing. Finds that fathers participate in their children's literacy…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Fathers, Grade 1, Grade 2