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Download full textBrannan, Lauren R.; Johnson, R. Burke; Giles, Rebecca M.; Kent, Andrea M. – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2020
The purpose of the present study was to explore the beliefs and practices of teachers who implement independent reading in their classrooms. Results showed that teachers who implemented independent reading believed in the importance of both the quantity and quality of student reading. The teachers' practices of independent reading showed students…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Elementary School Teachers, Reading Instruction, Reading Achievement
Stone, Carolyn; Conrad, Deborah – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2017
The use of quality texts in elementary classrooms plays a major role in children's literacy development. Quality children's literature helps learners develop into skilled readers and writers with increased gains in vocabulary knowledge and comprehension. This paper demonstrates how pre-service teachers gained an understanding of the educational…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development, Preservice Teachers
Frumkin, Rhoda – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2010
"Vocabulary Plus" is an interactive strategy which links vocabulary development with content area learning for English learners. This strategy uses interactive read-alouds of thematically- connected informational text matched to the grade-appropriate state standards and content of core subjects. When using "Vocabulary Plus",…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Oral Reading
de Beck, Sharon M. – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2005
Christopher Paul Curtis is an internationally known author of books loved by young adult readers. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963" and "Bud, Not Buddy" have now been joined by "Bucking the Sarge," Curtis' newest book. This article will share information about each of the texts, as well as how they can be used in…
Descriptors: Reading Materials, Reading Material Selection, Young Adults, Classroom Techniques
Nathanson, Steven A.; Nathanson, Marsha L. – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2004
In this paper, we discuss the link between effective literacy practices recommended by the International Reading Association and current research on how the brain learns derived from MRI and PET scan studies begun in the 1990's. Five key areas of brain-based research discussed include time and attention, emotion, the nature of memory, the learning…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Teaching Methods, Brain, Research
