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DiStefano, Philip P.; Hagerty, Patricia J. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Argues that rather than using a spelling series and treating spelling as a subject separate from the other language arts, teachers should use a program that begins with encouraging invented spelling and moves to the use of high frequency word lists and spelling by meaning. (FL)
Descriptors: Child Language, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Language Acquisition

Cannella, Gaile S. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Argues that teachers can take advantage of child-initiated explorations to develop beginning reading and writing skills. Offers specific recommendations and suggestions. (FL)
Descriptors: Child Language, Discovery Learning, Early Reading, Language Acquisition