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Peer reviewedJohnson, Terry D.; And Others – Language Arts, 1981
Seven characteristics of an effective spelling program, supported by multiple independent research studies, are examined along with their implications for learning to spell. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Program Content, Spelling
Peer reviewedNyberg, Adell – English Quarterly, 1982
Describes a two-track approach to language arts instruction at the secondary school level. (AEA)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Evaluation Criteria, Language Arts
Mehlville R-9 School District, St. Louis, MO. – 1983
Intended for teachers involved in language arts instruction in kindergarten through grade six, this spelling program guide was developed to aid in improving spelling and the use of dictionaries. Following a statement of the goals of the spelling program, the sections cover the following program aspects: (1) textbooks and dictionaries; (2)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dictionaries, Elementary Education, Error Analysis (Language)
Peer reviewedAllen, R. R.; Wood, Barbara Sundene – Communication Education, 1978
Children should develop communication competencies related to a broad array of communication situations involving speaking and listening as well as reading and writing. Five functions of communication (controlling, sharing feelings, informing, ritualizing, and imagining) are offered as the communication focus of a language arts program. (JMF)
Descriptors: Child Language, Children, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills
Instructor, 1983
Described are 16 successful education projects in 11 states. Some are supported by local or state funds; others are approved by the National Diffusion Network, meaning that they have been statistically validated as effective and receive federal funds to train teachers in replicating the project at minimum cost. Addresses are available for further…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education
Download full textEdwards, Edna Earl – 1983
This study guide is designed as an aid to individuals taking the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in communicative arts. Learning objectives are described for: (1) logical reasoning; (2) research; (3) written composition; (4) language; (5) communications media and careers; (6) literature; (7) reading; and (8) oral communications. Following…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Language Arts
Epstein, Joyce L.; Salinas, Karen Clark – 1990
A literature review was conducted in an effort to locate programs that could improve opportunities for learning for middle graders, and particularly educationally disadvantaged middle graders. Of the more than 200 programs that were reviewed, about 80 were identified as having promising components for middle grades educators. Section I discusses…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary School Curriculum, Intermediate Grades
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, CA. – 1985
Noting that instructional films can serve as a valuable tool to motivate students and to help them organize, interpret, and evaluate concepts presented, this program guide is designed to assist teachers in planning instructional activities that will effectively integrate films into the English language arts curriculum. The first section of the…
Descriptors: Biographies, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Drama
