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Developing Students' Grammar Skills, Andrew P. Johnson
Developing Students' Grammar Skills, Andrew P. Johnson
Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications
Learning about grammar doesn't have to be boring and meaningless. This paper starts by dispelling some myths, other wise known as silly grammar ideas. It ends by describing seven activities that can be used to develop students' ability to use conventional grammar.
Whole Language Vs. Phonics?: Meaning-First And Code-First Approaches To Reading Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Whole Language Vs. Phonics?: Meaning-First And Code-First Approaches To Reading Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications
This chapter excerpt describes approaches to reading instruction based on two different theoretical perspectives: a meaning-based approach and a skills-based approach. Video mini-lectures are included.
Approaches To Phonics Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Approaches To Phonics Instruction, Andrew P. Johnson
Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications
This chapter excerpt provides a brief overview of synthetic and analytic approaches to phonics instruction. Related mini-lectures are included.