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Download full textSmith, Carl B. – 1997
Based on the idea that word knowledge has particular importance in literate societies, this Digest finds that most people feel that there is a common sense relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension, i.e., messages are composed of ideas, and ideas are expressed in words. The Digest considers several viewpoints on teaching…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Arts
Smith, Carl B. – 1991
Designed to help parents in their important role as their children's most powerful guide to reading and learning, this book contains directions, guidelines, and activities to build a positive environment and a relationship that promotes learning. Chapter titles are: (1) Helping Children with Reading and Learning; (2) Creating Interest and Positive…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Student Relationship
