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Oral Narrative Abilities of Learning-Disabled Students.
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Roth, Froma P. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
The literature on oral narrative comprehension, memory, and production abilities of language-learning-disabled students is reviewed. The relationship of these abilities to academic success is noted. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language, Language Handicaps
Oral Narratives in School-Age Children.
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Crais, Elizabeth R.; Lorch, Nina – Topics in Language Disorders, 1994
This article on oral narratives in school-age children focuses on the changing demands from home to school use of narratives, developmental changes expected in school-age children, differences between narratives of children with and without language disorders, difficulties inherent in current assessment methods, and alternative assessment and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language
Finding the Balance: Learning to Live in Two Worlds.
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Westby, Carol E.; Roman, Rosario – Topics in Language Disorders, 1995
After describing the principles of culturally compatible education, the characteristics of Native American and mainstream narrative discourse are compared, and teaching the structure, content, and style of mainstream narratives is advocated. A program designed to facilitate Native American elementary school children's abilities to comprehend and…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Communication Skills