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Evidence-Based Features of Writing Instruction in Widely Used Kindergarten English Language Arts Curricula
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Gabas, Clariebelle; Cabell, Sonia Q.; Copp, Stefanie B.; Campbell, Mary – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2023
This study described the features of writing instruction in widely used kindergarten English Language Arts programs and examined their alignment with evidence-based, best-practice guidelines. Three popular curricula were selected for analyses: Reading Wonders, Journeys, and Reading Street. Our coding of teacher manuals focused on instructional…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Writing Instruction, Evidence Based Practice, English Instruction
Using Published Authors as Mentors to Teach Grammatical Conventions
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Ward, Brooke; Collet, Vicki; Eilers, Linda – Research Papers in Education, 2022
This study considers a contextualized approach to grammar instruction, asking: "Does embedded instruction using published authors as mentors improve grammar and usage for young writers?" Twenty-three students in one second-grade classroom participated. Students were taught grammar conventions through use of mentor texts for 45 minutes a…
Descriptors: Grammar, English Instruction, Writing Instruction, Elementary School Students
Task-Based Language Learning and Beginning Language Learners: Examining Classroom-Based Small Group Learning in Grade 1 French Immersion
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Bourgoin, Renée; Le Bouthillier, Josée – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2021
Elementary French immersion (FI) language arts teachers often organize instruction around small learning groups. Students rotate through learning stations/centres and work independently with their peers on L2 literacy skills. This study examined how principles of task-based language teaching (TBLT) can be used and/or adapted to further support…
Descriptors: Task Analysis, French, Elementary School Students, Language Arts
Student Language Use in a One-Way Mandarin Immersion Classroom
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Bucknam, Jessica; Hood, Sally J. – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2021
This research describes language use by four first-grade students during mathematics and Language Arts instruction in a one-way 50/50 Mandarin immersion classroom. The urban public school was situated in the heart of an African-American community in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Participants were video- and audio-recorded…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Mandarin Chinese, Grammar, Vocabulary Development
Using Narrative Intervention to Accelerate Canonical Story Grammar and Complex Language Growth in Culturally Diverse Preschoolers
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Petersen, Douglas B.; Spencer, Trina D. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2016
Oral narratives are a commonly used, meaningful means of communication that reflects academic language. New state curriculum standards include narrative-related language expectations for young school-age children, including story grammar and complex language. This article provides a review of preschool narrative-based language intervention…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Narration, Intervention, Grammar
Common Core Literacy Lesson Plans: Ready-to-Use Resources, K-5
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Davis, Lauren – Eye on Education, 2013
Schools nationwide are transitioning to the Common Core--our advice to you: Don't go it alone! Our new book, "Common Core Literacy Lesson Plans: Ready-to-Use Resources, K-5," shows you that teaching the Common Core State Standards in the elementary grades doesn't have to be intimidating! This easy-to-use guide provides model lesson plans for…
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Guides