One of a series of 10 English/Pacific language audiocassettes, this bilingual (English/Samoan) audio guide explores the benefits of reading aloud to children. Family members will learn how they can positively impact their children's success in school by reading aloud to them at home. A model session using a local story demonstrates read-aloud…

Examines the interaction between a preschool girl and her father during story reading time. Argues that such observations can lead to an understanding of ways in which children become more mature readers-thinkers and enable teachers to match reading expectations to the students' reading level. (HTH)

Confirmed the hypothesis that a relationship exists between the reading of stories and the spontaneous production of passive verb constructions by children. Concluded that learning strategies which incorporate use of story reading at home and at school provide a powerful tool in shaping language behaviors of children. (PD)

A story and questions are provided about a conflict between a science teacher and two students who do not want to dissect a frog. In the end, the teacher agrees with the students that alternative projects should be offered. (DC)

The early and continued use of semantic, syntactic and contextual clues in recognizing mispronounced words was demonstrated in an experiment involving preschoolers, grade school students and college students. Errors in highly predictable words and contexts were most easily recognized by all regardless of reading ability. (PMJ)

Suggests that books written for English-speaking children can be used effectively in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom. The teacher may choose one particular text to use effectively in many different ways. (CFM)

Two studies utilized different conditions under which kindergarten children encountered the same narrative material and were tested for recall at 30 seconds and one week after the encounters. Children who enacted the story while hearing it significantly recalled more narrative content and implicit and explicit information. (DS)

Examined the home literacy experiences of 15 families who participated in a parent program which used a workshop approach to help parents develop skills and understandings needed to create a supportive literacy environment in their home. Analyzed results and outlined activities according to the pattern of use of nonliteracy, literacy, library, and…

The impact of home-based reading practices on young children's literacy development was examined, considering the types of comments made while reading as well as the affective quality of the reading interaction. Phonological awareness, orientation toward print, and story comprehension were assessed. Findings emphasize the importance of the…

Discusses how increasing access to storybooks and involving teachers and parents in home-school reading and writing partnerships has proved an effective strategy for promoting English literacy in Ghana. (Author/VWL)

Uses videotapes of children reading stories to examine good and poor readers' comprehension evaluation and regulation while reading inconsistent stories. Finds good readers are more likely to look back at inconsistencies during reading, to give accurate verbal reports of passage inconsistency following reading, and to recall text inconsistencies.…

This paper encourages teachers to read to older students with hearing impairments. Guidelines are offered for selecting appropriate books, planning and carrying out the reading activity, and developing follow-up activities to incorporate the reading into other aspects of the curriculum. A list of seven recommended books is included. (JDD)

Examines interactions between 48 mothers and their two- , three-and-a-half-, and five-year-old children during book reading sessions. Formal reading and interchange about story content increased with age and book familiarity, while labelling decreased with age and book familiarity. (RJC)

Discusses a reading project, Beginning With Books, designed to promote literacy among low-income preschool children and provide them with books. Describes the project's development and the procedure for operating the Gift Book Program. Lists 51 books suitable for a toddler book collection. (RJC)