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Peer reviewedInvernizzi, Marcia A.; And Others – Language Arts, 1997
Discusses approaches for helping upper elementary-age children learn about words through integrated study of spelling, grammar, and meaning. Describes what word study is, discusses word study in an integrated language arts unit (providing several examples), and offers reasons for including word study in a language arts program. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Grammar, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedGill, J. Thomas, Jr. – Language Arts, 1992
Discusses how young minds come to understandings about how words work, what conditions are necessary for these realizations, and how teachers can help. Discusses instruction that hinders, allows, or helps students' progress. (RS)
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction, Spelling Instruction
Peer reviewedSchlagal, Robert C.; Schlagal, Joy Harris – Language Arts, 1992
Discusses the marginalization of spelling instruction. Presents several classroom implications supported by research on the development of orthographic knowledge as reflected in children's spelling errors. Addresses the issues related to placement, assessment, word study, and writing. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Orthographic Symbols, Research Utilization, Spelling
