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Galda, Lee; Miller, Michael – 1983
Effects of dramatic play on children's narrative competence were investigated among 36 second-graders. Children were read a familiar folktale and then "played" the story, discussed it, or drew a picture about it. They were then asked to retell the story either to an informed or to a naive listener. It was hypothesized that (1) more…
Descriptors: Competence, Dramatic Play, Elementary School Students, Grade 2
Peer reviewedGalda, Lee – Reading Teacher, 1982
Reports on a study that compared drawing, discussion, and dramatic play as follow-up activities for reading aloud. Concludes that the children who played had better comprehension of the stories read to them. (FL)
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Learning Activities, Primary Education, Reading Aloud to Others
