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Dahl, Karin L.; Scharer, Patricia L.; Lawson, Lora L.; Grogan, Patricia R. – Reading Research Quarterly, 1999
Analyzes phonics teaching and learning in eight whole-language first-grade classrooms from October through May. Finds that foundation concepts (phonemic and phonological awareness, phonemic segmentation) and letter-sound relationships were taught and that teachers differentiated phonics instruction based on learned development and ongoing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beginning Reading, Decoding (Reading), Grade 1

Dahl, Karin L.; Scharer, Patricia L. – Reading Teacher, 2000
Investigates eight first-grade whole language classrooms in terms of what phonics skills and concepts were taught, where phonics instruction occurred, and how it was conducted. Shows gains in ability to decode and encode words for all students. Finds that teachers responded to individual needs of learners, and that skills were taught within the…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Grade 1, Phonics, Primary Education