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Improving Literacy Homework In The Primary Grades Through Interactive Family Reading, Lisa Mulder Aug 2021

Improving Literacy Homework In The Primary Grades Through Interactive Family Reading, Lisa Mulder

Culminating Experience Projects

Homework is common practice in most elementary school classrooms as teachers try to reinforce material learned in class through the help of parents and families at home. However, research has shown homework to have little impact on students’ academic achievement in the elementary grades. Homework can even cause an increased stress level in young students, a negative impact on motivation, and friction with family members. Elementary parents and teachers need to reevaluate homework’s effectiveness and its impact on today’s busy families.

This project proposes reframing traditional paper-pencil review homework in favor of family-centered reading time. When students are given too …


Bookpourri: Reviews Of Books For Children, Vera A. Milz Mar 2021

Bookpourri: Reviews Of Books For Children, Vera A. Milz

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.


Reviews Of Young Adult Literature, Ed Spicer Feb 2021

Reviews Of Young Adult Literature, Ed Spicer

Michigan Reading Journal

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The Window Seat, Linda M. Pavonetti Feb 2021

The Window Seat, Linda M. Pavonetti

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.


Bookends: Reviews Of Young Adult Literaure, Jennifer Cramer Feb 2021

Bookends: Reviews Of Young Adult Literaure, Jennifer Cramer

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.


Window Seat, Linda M. Pavonetti Feb 2021

Window Seat, Linda M. Pavonetti

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.


Bookends: Reviews Of Young Adult Literature, Ed Spicer Feb 2021

Bookends: Reviews Of Young Adult Literature, Ed Spicer

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.