Describes the difficulties children face in learning the special language used to talk about reading and its relation to speech. (DD)

An annotated bibliography of 11 books to help teachers use the language experience approach to teach reading. (DD)

A bibliography of journal articles related to language experience as an alternative to traditional methods of teaching reading. (HTH)

Reviews recent ERIC resources for creating integrated learning environments. (DD)

Shows teachers who use language experience activities in their classrooms how to use microcomputers efficiently to increase students' reading and writing experiences. (RL)

Establishes five premises on which language-centered reading is based and makes five recommendations for language-centered reading instruction. (DD)

Discusses two pilot studies which validated a "Language Experience Checklist." (DD)

Interviews Ralph Peterson of Arizona State University about S.M.I.L.E., a group of teachers taking control of their own learning. The group was formed to Support, Maintain, and Implement Language Experience in teaching. (HTH)

An organic approach to the teaching of reading emphasizes the selection of vocabulary from the experiential background of the child. (JH)

Reviews literature defining the characteristics of the complex puzzle children encounter moving from oral language to print. Illustrates that, by reading their own writing, children discover the precise connection between reading, writing, and language. (HTH)

Of the various theories about how to treat black dialects, the approach by way of appreciating dialect differences is now in favor. (JH)

Discusses how microcomputers can stimulate invention in composition, through electronic mail, text analysis, and word processing programs. Describes two exploratory studies designed to examine the feasibility of using a word processor for language experience and sentence-combining activities in the elementary school classroom. (HTH)