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Download full textMcGowan, Thomas M. – 1987
Despite periodic efforts, traditional social studies teaching methods continue to be used in grades K-6. Research suggests that elementary students do not like or value social studies when these traditional methods are used to organize and teach its content. The goals of the social studies curriculum in grades K-6 are to transmit citizenship…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Fiction, Picture Books
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Bloomington, IN. – 1991
This ERIC/RCS Special Collection contains 10 or more Digests (brief syntheses of the research on a specific topic in contemporary education) and FAST Bibs (Focused Access to Selected Topics--annotated bibliographies with selected entries from the ERIC database), providing up-to-date information in an accessible format. The collection focuses on…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, High Risk Students
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Bloomington, IN. – 1991
The eight digests and nine FAST (Focused Access to Selected Topics) annotated bibliographies included in this special collection focus on family involvement--parents and their children working together to learn. The material in the special collection is designed for use by teachers, students, administrators, researchers, policy makers, and…
Descriptors: Censorship, Childrens Literature, Communication Apprehension, Elementary Secondary Education
Thogmartin, Mark B. – 1997
This guide shows parents how to combine story reading, phonics, and writing to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide discusses how to prepare children for reading success; how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; why combining book experiences and phonics is better than using either…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Childrens Writing, Early Childhood Education
Thogmartin, Mark B. – 2000
This guide shows parents how to combine story reading, phonics, and writing to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide discusses how to prepare children for reading success; how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; why combining book experiences and phonics is better than using either…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Childrens Writing, Early Childhood Education
Jensen, Julie M., Ed. – 1984
Intended for elementary school teachers of reading and composition, this book assembles several articles on the reading/writing relationship that have appeared in 1982 and 1983 issues of the journal "Language Arts." The three sections of the book define the relationship between composing and comprehending, explore relevant research, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Educational Theories, Elementary Education
