This study was designed to learn more about relationships between sex and the expressive and comprehensive language development of the kindergarten child. Thirty-four kindergarten children (17 males and 17 females) were given the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and the Vocabulary Subtest of the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children…

Investigated was whether retarded readers make more gain in reading achievement when taught by the regular classroom teacher using prescriptions written by the diagnostic teacher than they had under the traditional basal reader approach. Subjects were 17 fifth graders in the lowest reading group in a public school classroom. Subjects were tested…

Describes a method of vocabulary prompting where the initial letter of each word in a phrase serves as a cue. Vocabulary recall is often difficult, but if the instructor uses whole words or phrases for cuing this leads to loss of creative effort from students. Letter cuing is a compromise between no help and too much help. (TL)

In these 20 activities for grades 1-6, children translate from numbers to words. Five language objectives focus on quantitative expression, comparisons, sequence, logical continuity, and elaboration. Each objective includes a math exercise followed by a related language experience. (Author/SJL)

A program of teaching reading through the use of musical television commercials was initiated with eight- to ten-year-old disadvantaged students. (SBH)

Student success in social studies is solidly based on the ability to read to obtain information. Despite this, time is rarely devoted to actual teaching of reading within the block of time allocated for social studies. Here is a program, Project C.A.R.E. (Content Area Reading Enrichment) designed to reinforce basic reading skills in any content…

An analysis is made of the gradual learning process through which a child becomes bilingual from early infancy. (NCR)

In university level English as a second language classes, massive vocabulary instruction should begin as soon as possible and the status of lexical knowledge should be given greater emphasis. Traditional views in favor of emphasizing the teaching of syntactic structures are challenged. (SW)

This research used two components of the suggestive-accelerative learning method, Mind Calming and Early Pleasant Learning Recall, to teach twelve rare English words to 64 fifth and sixth graders. Available from: Society for Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching, 2740 Richmond Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. (CFM)

Discusses the extent to which five popular English teaching texts distinguish between active and passive vocabulary in learning English, and pleads (offering concrete suggestions) for more attention to the vocabulary aspect in constructing teaching textbooks for junior high schools. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

In the introduction of new words, the teacher is too likely to be dominant, the pupil receptive and imitative. It is shown, with an example from language teaching in the 5th grade, how this fault can be overcome. Students must have time for spontaneous questions. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the teaching of German at advanced levels in English universities. Material from the serious press is used, including news articles, editorials and discussions. Reasons given include increasing vocabulary and deepening the students' understanding of German-speaking countries, their societies, economics and culture. (Text is in German.)…

The etymological dictionary is a useful tool for language students; this article presents three series of homework problems whose solutions are to be found in a German etymological dictionary. Regular assignment of such problems will teach students both vocabulary skills and knowledge and curiosity about the German language. (CHK)

Concludes that teaching a set of words to students before they write an essay in which the words might be used can improve the quality of their essays. (FL)

Vocabulary development exercises for students who are able to communicate relatively well but need vocabulary enrichment are described. (MSE)