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Read, Kirsten; Rogojina, Alena; Hauer-Richard, Olivia – First Language, 2022
There is robust evidence that reading aloud with young children can help them learn new vocabulary. Building upon prior research, this study tested the effects of "both" book text features "and" readers' spontaneous extra-textual word-highlighting strategies on 3- to 4-year-olds' vocabulary retention from repeated read alouds…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Native Language, Language Acquisition, Reading Aloud to Others
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Julien, Catherine; Bouchard, Caroline; Leblond, Jean; Sylvestre, Audette – First Language, 2021
Language difficulties are frequently characterized by a significantly lower mean length of utterances (MLU) among children experiencing neglect. More opportunities to experience positive interactions, such as in early childhood education (ECE) settings, could help increase these children's MLU. This study aims to examine the relationship between…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Child Neglect, Preschool Children, Speech Communication