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The Use Of Visualization, Onset-And-Rime, Story Read-Alouds, And Discussion To Improve Diverse First Graders' Vocabulary And Comprehension, Virginia Lynn Shoup Holderness
The Use Of Visualization, Onset-And-Rime, Story Read-Alouds, And Discussion To Improve Diverse First Graders' Vocabulary And Comprehension, Virginia Lynn Shoup Holderness
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It has long been known that vocabulary is essential in the development of reading. Because vocabulary leading to increased comprehension is important, it necessary to determine strategies for ensuring that the best methods of teaching vocabulary are used to help students make gains in vocabulary leading to reading comprehension. According to the National Reading Panel, multiple strategies that involve active engagement on the part of the student are more effective than the use of just one strategy.
The purpose of this study was to determine if students’ use of visualization, student-generated pictures of onset-and-rime-patterned vocabulary, and story read-alouds with discussion, …