Language: Standard & Non-Standard English
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A 6 page paper examining definitions of standard and non-standard English. Ebonics is discussed. Personal examples and opinions of the author are used. References lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBnsnEng.doc

Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for 4th Grade Students
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A 15 page research study paper that provides an overview of the current literature regarding reading comprehension, teaching techniques and outcomes, and proposes a study of 4th grade students to support the findings. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: 4thgrade.rtf

Increasing Reading Comprehension Skills in Elementary School Students
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A 5 page research paper exploring processes for increasing reading comprehension skills among elementary school students. One specific strategy is explored in depth: POSSE which can be used on top of the existing curriculum, including whole language. Bibliography includes 5 references.
Filename: Readingc.wps

Oral Reading & The Elementary Classroom
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This 5 page essay looks at the necessity for school-age children to experience reading 'out loud.' Reading out loud improves language fluency, word recognition, and comprehension. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Oralre.wps

Phonological Awareness An Essential Component of Reading Success:
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This 21 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the importance of phonological awareness as a component of reading success. This paper outlines a proposed study of early readers and assess the implications of differing reading programs and teacher strategies based in the concept of phonological awareness. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: MHphono2.wps

Reading Comprehension / Phonics vs. Sight-Based Reading Programs
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A 17 page research study that considers the differences between phonics and sight based reading programs and focuses on the benefits of phonics programming. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Readcomp.wps

See Jane Run ? Can Phonics Be An Exclusive Method ? NO !
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A 5 page paper discussing the current methods of reading instruction being used in our country. The focus of the paper is on phonics and how it is, and always will be, an essential part of reading and the methods of learning associated with it. Different methods are examined in order to illustrate just how widely used phonics is in the classroom. While phonics is an important part of learning to read it can not be used exclusively as there are far too many aspects involved in this particular area of education. Phonics are essential but any teacher must keep an open mind and be willing to use other methods in combination in order to teach our citizens to read. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dickjane.wps

The Effects of Reading Aloud to Children
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An 8 page paper discussing the effect of reading aloud to children. The writer is particularly concerned with studies reflecting the positive aspects of the practice. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Readloud.wps