Effects of Direct Instruction and Basal Reading Instruction Programs on the Reading Achievement of Second Graders.

Ashworth, Deborah R.

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ERIC Number: EJ598964

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Effects of Direct Instruction and Basal Reading Instruction Programs on the Reading Achievement of Second Graders.

Ashworth, Deborah R.

Reading Improvement, v36 n4 p150-56 Win 1999

Compares the reading achievement of second graders who were taught with a direct instruction program to second graders who were taught with a basal reading program in three areas: vocabulary, comprehension, and language. Finds Direct Instruction was more successful than the basal reading program. (NH)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Grade 2, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics, Primary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Improvement, Reading Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/78412

IES Cited: ED544474