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McCabe, Don – 1976
This booklet discusses a procedure to assist students experiencing difficulty in learning the "Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary of 220 Words" and rearranges a list of 220 words to make it easier for students to learn. The procedure discussed in the booklet is based on the "word family" approach, in which words like "all call,…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Elementary Education, Sight Method, Sight Vocabulary
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1984
These activities are intended to acquaint elementary students with the voting process. Students in grades K-4 are introduced to vocabulary concerning voting through games and classroom discussions. A voting area is simulated in the classroom. Students are given the opportunity to vote for their favorite dog, bird, and wild animal. So that they can…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
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Armstrong, David G. – Social Studies, 1984
Methods that social studies teachers can use to help elementary and secondary students overcome textbook-related vocabulary difficulties are discussed. Methods include having teachers point out specialized uses of terms, identify potential areas of confusion, provide clear instructions, and prepare glossaries. (RM)
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Comprehension
Robb, Laura – Instructor, 1997
Presents two activities for building elementary school students' vocabulary skills and increasing their knowledge of phonics and spelling patterns. The primary activity involves word mapping. The intermediate activity helps students pronounce and understand unfamiliar, multisyllabic words. A reproducible page on vocabulary strategies is included.…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Elementary Education, Learning Strategies, Phonics
Marzano, Robert J.; Marzano, Jana S. – 1988
Intended for elementary school teachers, researchers, and materials developers, this book presents a cluster approach to vocabulary instruction, in which words are taught in semantically related groups. Over 7,000 words from elementary school textbooks have been organized into 61 instructional clusters, each containing two levels of subclusters…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Learning Processes
Brouch, Ginny – 1988
This booklet provides introductory information and terminology for art teachers concerning the use of microcomputers in elementary and secondary school art classes. Part 1 describes the sizes and uses of microcomputers and distinguishes between maxi, mini, micro, lap, and handheld computers. Part 2 discusses: (1) basic microcomputer hardware and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Basic Vocabulary, Computer Software
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Negin, Gary A.; Krugler, Dee – Journal of Reading, 1980
Details a study indicating that the minimal level of literacy necessary for adults in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is very high. Provides a master list of vocabulary words, symbols, numbers, abbreviations, computational skills, and writing skills needed for functional literacy. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adults, Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Functional Literacy
Tucker, Jim; Bartz, Ruth – 1980
Designed for junior high school teachers and students, this competency-based vocabulary guide offers 16 units of study on survival vocabulary. Included in the guide are a student section and a teacher key. Each unit in the student section contains a word list and four or more exercises which include definitions, word classification, word search,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Functional Reading, Junior High Schools
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. – 1988
This booklet produced by the State of Indiana introduces elementary teachers to economic concepts appropriate to the elementary curriculum and explains how to use mini-economy activities to teach these concepts. Chapter 1 describes how the mini-economy works, while chapter 2 introduces basic economic vocabulary and discusses market economy. Ideas…
Descriptors: Basic Business Education, Basic Vocabulary, Class Activities, Consumer Education
Howard, Molly P.; And Others – 1989
The study investigated the effectiveness of an ecological inventory and screen writing for the acquisition of reading words for secondary-aged moderately mentally handicapped students. The study utilized an ecological inventory model which is an adult-referenced curriculum based on adult tasks and local resources and environments, rather than on…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Beginning Reading, Functional Reading, Instructional Effectiveness
Watts, D. Michael – 1981
Based on the Kellian view of constructive alternativism (that the meanings of any idea are not fixed, but vary from individual to individual), this paper describes a technique for exploring school children's conceptions of common physical phenomena to allow science educators (1) to appreciate the alternative conceptions of their students and (2)…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Cognitive Style
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Schloss, Patrick J.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This methodology for teaching basic meal preparation skills to students with mental retardation uses convenience foods and involves learning meal preparation reading vocabulary and common procedures. Instructional techniques include sight word development, use of rebus symbols, and graduated prompts (verbal, modeling, or physical guidance). A list…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Cooking Instruction, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1989
This booklet is intended to help adults master the basic and life skill vocabulary needed to meet the simple communication demands of daily life. It is designed to assist adult basic education (ABE) teachers in the implementation of a competency-based learning system that emphasizes the integration of basic and life skills learning. The booklet…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Competency Based Education
Bennett, Ruth, Ed.; And Others – 1984
Various worksheets to teach basic Hupa language--simple phrases and the vocabulary for animal names and family relationships--are presented in this guide. The introduction notes that materials have been used successfully with students in grades 4 through 8 and that the Hupa language is being taught within the context of traditional Hupa culture.…
Descriptors: Alphabets, American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Languages
Demery, Marie – 1984
Designed specifically for beginning college students enrolled in art appreciation and studio art courses, this validated visual literacy module will help students acquire verbal and visual skills necessary for viewing, comprehending, and valuing linear drawings. The module can also be used with high school students and adult learners. All…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Education
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