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McAllister, Elizabeth – 1990
The reading and writing abilities of children work together from the inception of thought to produce literacy. Children can read and write for learning and enjoyment. Each activity enhances the other's development at all levels, thus, writing should not be held back until reading is accomplished at a set level. Children come to school rich in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Critical Reading, Cues, Elementary Education
Download full textFoyle, Harvey C.; Lyman, Lawrence – 1989
This paper discusses homework policy as a product of 50 years of experimental research. Part 1 discusses homework guidelines in grades 3 through 8 by suggesting that homework should be assigned, graded, and individualized. In addition, homework should provide feedback about student achievement that includes parental monitoring. Part 2 recommends…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assignments, Educational Assessment, Educational Methods
Peer reviewedImeson, Jaeanne; Skamp, Keith R. – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that environmental education in New South Wales is supported as an interdisciplinary priority area. Describes an environmental education/social studies unit using children's literature. Describes six lessons and presents samples of student writing in response to assignments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Colonialism, Cross Cultural Studies
