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Spache, George D. – 1972
This book reviews research on the teaching of elementary reading and summarizes the research in such a way as to make it useful to the elementary school teacher. A number of methods and procedures of instruction are considered. The first chapter discusses when to begin reading and general topics related to teaching young children, and the second…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Individualized Reading, Initial Teaching Alphabet
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. – 1971
Descriptions of reading programs and services related to elementary reading instruction in 16 Washington, D.C. schools are included in this report. Data are reported for grade levels only and combines information for all schools. Basal readers are the most commonly used materials, with approaches used with these materials varying greatly across…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Initial Teaching Alphabet
Hartlage, Lawrence C. – 1972
Three approaches to initial reading instruction were evaluated to determine their relative effectiveness in establishing word recognition skills. Significant differences between the three groups of children were found in the posttest scores: a special alphabet approach produced highest scores; a phonetic approach, next highest; and a look-say…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Grade 1, Phonics, Pretests Posttests
Hardin, Bill; Carroll, Ray – Teacher, 1976
Article discusses 11 significant trends and how they affected or might affect the teaching of reading. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Computer Programs, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Trends

Raver, Sharon A.; Dwyer, Robert C. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Shows that mentally handicapped preschool children can learn to read words when word cards become tools for communicating their wishes. Indicates also that language skills improve and that these transfer to other situations. (FL)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Hearing Impairments, Language Acquisition, Language Skills

Richgels, Donald J. – Reading Teacher, 1987
Describes a program that associates phonics instruction with children's earliest reading and writing, using the ERIS method to teach sound/letter correspondences and to provide opportunities for writing and reading. (NKA)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Innovation, Kindergarten

Genishi, Celia; Dyson, Anne Haas – Language Arts, 1987
Presents concerns about children's growth as oral and written language users and how disagreements over teaching strategies can affect this growth. (SRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Literacy Education, Phonics

Spiegel, Dixie Lee; And Others – Reading Horizons, 1985
Describes in detail a procedure that teaches childen to integrate two word identification strategies--use of contexts and phonics. Reports on a study showing the effectiveness of the strategy. (FL)
Descriptors: Context Clues, Grade 2, Integrated Activities, Phonics
Hiskes, Dolores G. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2005
Now in its ninth edition, "Phonics Pathways" (with help from Dewey the Bookworm[TM]) teaches students of all ages the rudiments of phonics and spelling with an efficient, practical, and foolproof method. Written in an easy-to-use format, "Phonics Pathways" is organized by sounds and spelling patterns. The patterns are introduced one at a time and…
Descriptors: Sentences, Spelling, Phonics, Learning Disabilities
Sauerteig, Judy – Libraries Unlimited, 2005
The purpose of this book is to give media specialists, teachers and/or teacher helpers and parents a guide to using beginning chapter books to encourage first and second graders to read independently. The book contains in-depth lesson plans for 35 early chapter books. Each lesson contains bibliographic information plus setting, characters, plot,…
Descriptors: Lesson Plans, Reading, Books, Childrens Literature
Pinnell, Gay Su; Fountas, Irene C. – 1997
Designed to assist literacy volunteers, this handbook explains specific ways to guide a young child's successful journey into literacy. The handbook includes 10 specific ways of working with children, with guides and suggestions for each; many book lists, including multicultural titles at several grade levels; concrete suggestions; sample lesson…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Emergent Literacy, Lesson Plans, Literature Appreciation
Ediger, Marlow – 1997
Learning phonics can be enjoyable or it can be tedious. This paper presents several teaching approaches that can guide pupils to like phonics instruction and to become better readers. Guidelines to remember in teaching phonics are to: (1) make it a relaxed and informal learning activity; (2) decrease competition among learners while developing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education
Lynch, John – 1997
Because students too often leave the public school system with weak or non-existent reading skills, the subject of how to teach reading is debated. Most children bring a considerable level of oral language ability to their first day of school. Development of spoken language skills seems to come without conscious, formal effort for most children.…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Decoding (Reading), Oral Language
Glazer, Susan Mandel – 1998
This book is about managing and balancing the merging of literacy assessment and instruction in classrooms. The activities discussed have been used again and again by students ages 5 to 18 in integrated literacy environments; the instructional strategies easily adapt to self-monitoring activities. Chapters in the book are: (1) "A Rationale for…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics
Allington, Richard L., Ed. – 1998
Published in "The Reading Teacher" over the past ten years, the 32 articles in this book present many examples of effective environments and classroom techniques and address a range of issues to help teachers redefine professional beliefs about teaching reading or learning disabled children the skills they need. Section 1 (Rethinking…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, High Risk Students