Discusses some of the processes children use in learning words and putting them into intelligible contexts. Describes some of the difficulties children can have when trying to learn new vocabulary. Briefly reports on efforts to use interactive video technology to enable children to access new words. (TW)

This study compared the effectiveness of two computer-based techniques for improving word recognition automaticity in children with mild reading difficulties. One of the techniques provided practice in identifying individual words out of context, while the other technique, referred to as repeated reading, provided practice reading specific words…

A study was conducted to investigate children's ability to deal with multiple meaning words in isolation and in context. Four low-ability students and four high-ability students from grades two, four, and six were shown nouns rated at the prefourth, presixth, and pretenth grade levels, and asked to give the meaning of the words. Students received…

This teacher's manual is a guide for the lessons in the student's workbook, "Lenguaje." General objectives are given for each unit as well as specific objectives for each lesson. The detailed lesson plans are presented under four headings: (1) "Motivacion," (2) "Actividades de aprendizaje," (3) "Comprobacion," and (4) "Medios auciliares." (AMH)

The activities presented in this book, designed to help children translate their thoughts into spoken and written words, can supplement an elementary teacher's own language arts lessons. Objectives for each activity are listed, with the general focus of the many oral activities being to develop a rich verbal background for future written work. The…

Providing information for preservice teacher education students and inservice teachers refreshing their knowledge, this self-instruction book addresses "word attack" or word analysis strategies, which are part of the strategies readers use to process written language for meaning. New to the sixth edition of the book are updated…

Divided according to grade level, the objectives in this elementary school language arts curriculum guide cover such categories and strands as reading readiness, word analysis, obtaining information, studying, listening, written expression, speaking, literature, and linguistics. Each objective in the guide is coded for the narrower subskills…

A Spanish language workbook built around the theme of living together is presented here. It contains two units, "Companerismo" and "Cualidades humanizantes," and a total of five lessons. Lessons one and two of Unit One, "Ayudemonos" and "Mi amigo, mi hermano" present a passage for reading comprehension, various types of comprehension exercises…

Presented in this guide are the philosophy, evolution, structure, and implementation of a nongraded reading program which is organized on 23 sequential learning levels. The program concentrates on requirements in word analysis skills, comprehension skills, and study skills; and provides listings of suggested texts, supplementary materials, and…

The Wisconsin Design for Reading Skill Development is a skill-centered approach to reading instruction in the elementary school. Skills in six areas have been identified: word attack, comprehension, study skills, self-directed reading, interpretive reading, and creative reading. The Design provides behavioral objectives and criterion-referenced…

Focusing on research about children's acquisition of reading and spelling skills, this paper discusses the larger picture of reading acquisition, issues addressed by research, and results of this research. The paper cites numerous studies on the subject, including studies on whether environmental print experiences enable young children to process…

After a brief review of some of the literature in the teaching of language arts skills to disadvantaged children, suggestions for classroom activities are offered that lead to the following objectives: (1) Listening Skills--to develop the ability to perceive words, comprehend oral language, and evaluate information presented; (2) Oral Skills--to…

This report is designed to provide the Norwalk (Connecticut) Board of Education and the entire school community with the status of the school system testing program for the spring of 1987. From May 6 through May 15, the system administered the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBSs) and the Test of Cognitive Skills (TCS) to 5,113 students in…

Part 1 of this report presents a summary of 1969 research studies relating to language arts in elementary education. The summary comments on 111 studies (the majority of which deal with reading instruction) drawn from 61 journals, organized under the categories of (1) research summaries and listings; (2) language; (3) oral communication; (4)…

Teachers may capitalize on the popularity and availability of the newspaper to increase the reading abilities of their elementary and secondary school students. Vocabulary, word attack, and comprehension skills can be learned through the newspaper from primary grades through high school. One major emphasis should be the development of students'…