A Key to Literacy: Kindergartner's Awareness of the Functions of Print.

Weiss, Maria J.; Hagen, Ranae

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ERIC Number: EJ367186

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Key to Literacy: Kindergartner's Awareness of the Functions of Print.

Weiss, Maria J.; Hagen, Ranae

Reading Teacher, v41 n6 p574-78 Feb 1988

Seeks answers to two questions using an informal Functions of Print Test: (1) are kindergartners aware of the functions of print, and (2) what do kindergartners view as the reasons for reading in our society? Finds, in general, children are aware of the functions of print and recognize the purpose for reading. (NH)

Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Kindergarten, Language Role, Primary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Materials, Reading Programs, Reading Research, Reading Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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