The Role of Pictures in Learning to Read.

Newton, Douglas P.

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ERIC Number: EJ516969

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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The Role of Pictures in Learning to Read.

Newton, Douglas P.

Educational Studies, v21 n1 p119-30 Mar 1995

Maintains that pictures are one constant aspect of children's books. Reviews research on whether pictures hinder or facilitate the development of reading skills in young children. Provides suggestions on when and where pictures might provide instructional support. (CFR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Illustrations, Picture Books, Reading Instruction, Reading Readiness, Reading Research, Reading Skills, Reading Strategies, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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