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Download full textSchwartz, Judy Iris – 1973
In an attempt to determine the effects on creative or free writing of the i.t.a. program, as well as to determine whether any relationship exists between scores on a readiness test and achievement in this form of written composition, an empirical study was conducted in two middle income communities with 140 white first-grade youngsters. The i.t.a.…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Creative Writing, Grading, Initial Teaching Alphabet
Markert, Sandra J. – 1974
This study examines the relationships between reading comprehension and listening comprehension among second graders with regard to age, reading ability, and intelligence. One form of the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test was administered to 66 second graders to measure reading comprehension and a revised alternate form of the same test measured…
Descriptors: Age, Auditory Training, Grade 2, Intelligence
Halloran, Patricia; And Others – 1974
The appendix to the report of the minimum objective system of the Hinesburg Elementary School (Vermont) includes language arts objectives from kindergarten through grade 6. Most objectives are presented in the format of condition (or task), student behavior, and criteria. Also included are schedules for language arts activities throughout the year…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Behavioral Objectives, Course Objectives, Curriculum Guides
Bell, T. H. – 1974
Title VII of the Cooperative Research Act, now the Education Amendments of 1974, makes it possible for preschool age children to get started on basic reading skills early enough that they won't still be reading at the third-grade level when they enter high school. It also assures elementary students that their reading instruction won't be…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Federal Aid
Platts, Mary E. – 1972
This handbook, eleventh in a series for kindergarten and preschool teachers, includes suggestions for activities and games pertaining to reading and mathematics readiness. There are also craft ideas and activities designed to aid in the development of large and small muscles and to encourage creative play. (CS)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Art Activities, Creative Activities, Curriculum Enrichment
Estes, Thomas H. – 1971
The effects of prereading techniques, specifically "advance organizers" and "structured overview" were studied by comparing retention and comprehension of reading material in high school students with and without prereading treatment. An advance organizer is a brief passage giving a general and inclusive introduction to material to be read. A…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Learning Readiness
Heflin, Virginia A.; And Others – 1968
A 2-year study was conducted in 1965-67 for the following purposes: (1) to evaluate the materials and techniques of a new beginning reading program, Listen Look Learn (LLL) Multi-Media Communication Skills System, in order to make revisions where necessary and (2) to compare the LLL system in its formative stage with that of basal reader programs.…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Beginning Reading, Independent Reading, Instructional Materials
Neyman, Clinton A., Jr. – 1972
The overall objectives of the 1971-72 Title I, Elementary Secondary Education Act program were: to raise reading and mathematics achievement level one year and five months; to reinforce, enrich, and extend skill mastery through integration of the special subject areas; to broaden the experiential backgrounds of the children; to recognize and…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary School Students
Bracken, Dorothy Kendall, Ed.; Malmquist, Eve, Ed. – 1971
A collection of 28 papers deals with reading in various parts of the world. The following countries are represented: Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Iran, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States. The papers are organized under four main headings: (1) Developmental Reading: This section discusses reading…
Descriptors: Automation, Child Language, Developmental Reading, Foreign Countries
O'Reilly, Robert P. – 1971
This manual first explains the system for classifying reading objectives developed for System for Objectives-Based-Evaluation--Reading (SOBE-R) and then presents the objectives themselves. The classification system is designed to facilitate the selection of behavioral objectives in the subject area of reading, here divided into six general…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Content Area Reading, Decoding (Reading)
Landor, R. A. – 1971
This paper argues that the most appropriate books for elementary education are those that are the best that children can learn to read. The author suggests that many schools have problems teaching students to enjoy reading because the teachers too often attempt to teach from inferior school texts rather than from books that are worthy of study…
Descriptors: Books, Children, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education
Bracken, Dorothy Kendall, Ed.; Malmquist, Eve, Ed. – 1971
A collection of 28 papers deals with reading in various parts of the world. The following countries are represented: Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Iran, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States. The papers are organized under four main headings: (1) Developmental Reading: This section discusses reading…
Descriptors: Automation, Child Language, Developmental Reading, Foreign Countries
Butler, Annie L. – 1972
An early learning kit provides a booklet of ten articles on educational head starts for children along with an activity packet for classroom use. The articles deal with: the crucial early school years; emotional preparation of the child; broadening a child's background; selecting toys and games; reading readiness; mathematical skills; learning to…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Child Development, Developmental Tasks, Educational Games
Corliss, William S. – 1971
This guide is divided into seven main sections. "How to Help Your Child Read" discusses the importance of being aware of your child, your schools, school-related factors, particular ways of helping your child in reading, and yourself. The Unit: "Help Me Help My Child" discusses assignment of pupil to teacher, grouping procedures, size of groups,…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classification, Parent Education, Parent School Relationship
Robinson, Barbara
The Pre-Kindergarten Program was established as a part of the Language Development Program (funded under Title I of the 1965 Elementary Secondary Education Act) which is intended to increase the language facility of low income Columbus children. The pre-kindergarten child should leave the program feeling important and unique and should have gained…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Compensatory Education, Inner City, Language Acquisition
