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Faggella-Luby, Michael; Schumaker, Jean S.; Deshler, Donald D. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2007
The effects of using the Embedded Story-Structure (ESS) Routine in a literature course were investigated. A heterogeneous group of 79 ninth graders, including 14 students with LD, were randomly assigned to one of two conditions, with instruction occurring in groups of 12 to 14 students in general education literature classes over a nine-day…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Reading Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
Powers, Sherry W. – Indiana Reading Journal, 2001
Examines the use of the Herringbone technique as a writing tool with fourth-grade children. Notes that the Herringbone technique provides students with a structure for identifying and organizing important story elements and observing relationships when reading or writing. Demonstrates that the Herringbone strategy is a useful tool for effective…
Descriptors: Characterization, Class Activities, Grade 4, Instructional Effectiveness
Tarlow, Ellen – 1998
This book helps teachers introduce story elements to children in the primary grades. The book's lessons and activities complement the learning goals teachers have for their classes. The book is divided into sections on character, plot, setting, and theme. It has an introduction at the beginning of each section to bring the learning goals for that…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Activities
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Lehr, Fran – Reading Teacher, 1987
Defines story grammar, reviews pertinent research, and describes classroom activities based on research findings. (NKA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cohesion (Written Composition), Elementary Education