A Comparison of Young Children's Writing Products in Skills-Based and Whole Language Classrooms.

Freppon, Penny A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ515937

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Publication Date: 1995

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A Comparison of Young Children's Writing Products in Skills-Based and Whole Language Classrooms.

Freppon, Penny A.; And Others

Reading Horizons, v36 n2 p150-65 1995

Reports on a two-year descriptive study of eight low-income children's writing in skills-based and whole language instruction. Finds that the students at the "top" did well in whole language instruction, and for less proficient learners, the whole language curriculum appeared to provide more support. (RS)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Childrens Writing, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness, Low Income, Primary Education, Whole Language Approach, Writing Instruction, Writing Research, Young Children

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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