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Bolte, Anne – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1989
This article discusses applications of the Cloze whole language technique for teaching reading to deaf students. Techniques described include using Cloze questions in shared reading, predicting language in written text, solving Cloze exercises with teamwork, working with minimal clues, predicting in patterns, and using Cloze techniques for…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Deafness, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction
French, Michael P.; Landretti, Ann Polzer – 1995
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is examined from the standpoint of teaching reading, and strategies are offered for teaching youngsters who are having difficulty reading due to ADD. Examples of students and scenarios are included. A definition of ADD is presented, along with symptoms that are consistent with inattention and disorganization that…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Reading Consultants
Denton, Carolyn A.; Hasbrouck, Jan E. – 2000
This booklet is part of a series of seven booklets designed to introduce aspects of effective reading instruction that should be considered when teaching reading to students with disabilities. It focuses on essential skill building and teaching activities related to developing a child's ability to recognize and read whole words. The methods…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Weaver, Constance; And Others – 1996
Designed for workshops or college courses focusing on professional development and inservice teacher training, this book presents over 200 reproducibles (including transparencies, brochures, and fact sheets) to help parents and administrators understand how reading and writing flourish in whole language classrooms. The book addresses the need to…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Language Acquisition
Wilsted, Joy – 1987
"Now Johnny CAN Learn to Read" is an easy-to-read book intended for anyone involved in helping others learn to read. An initial section of the book focuses on how to make reading a socially stimulating, successful activity. In this section, viewpoints are shared from a child and a parent, and a reading specialist tells of the successes…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Language Acquisition, Parents as Teachers
Baird, Barbara J. – 1993
This paper describes Project FORWARD, funded by the Texas Education Agency to develop a life skills curriculum for JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) participants. The Project FORWARD curriculum is designed to promote individual self-worth and independence so that participants can achieve self-sufficiency and eliminate dependency on…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Classroom Techniques