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The Use Of Humor In Vocabulary Instruction, Charles Aria, Diane H. Tracey
The Use Of Humor In Vocabulary Instruction, Charles Aria, Diane H. Tracey
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
We investigated the effects of humor on vocabulary instruction in a study with 84 seventh grade students from an ethnically mixed, middle-class, Northeastern, suburban school district. The experimental group received a series of lessons for vocabulary words for which we provided humorous contexts. The control group received a series of vocabulary lessons for the same words in typical, non-humorous contexts, based on guidelines from a standard reading textbook. Following each lesson, we administered identical assessment tests to each group. An examination of pre- and post-test scores revealed that students in the experimental group significantly outperformed their control group counterparts on …
Reading Horizons Vol. 43, No. 3
Reading Horizons Vol. 43, No. 3
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
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The Importance And Use Of Student Self-Selected Literature To Reading Engagement In An Elementary Reading Curriculum, Denise Johnson, Anne Blair
The Importance And Use Of Student Self-Selected Literature To Reading Engagement In An Elementary Reading Curriculum, Denise Johnson, Anne Blair
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of student self-selecting literature and reading engagement in an elementary reading curriculum. The article discuses the use of self-selected reading in the context of child development, book difficulty, independent reading time accountability, and a supportive environment. The successful use of self-selected reading by the Children's Choices Project is also discussed.
Teachers As Learners: Professional Development In Early Reading Instruction, Allison Swan
Teachers As Learners: Professional Development In Early Reading Instruction, Allison Swan
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
This study describes the experiences of four elementary teachers as they participated in LEADERS, a professional development initiative in primary reading instruction. The study examined closely how a yearlong high-quality literacy project influenced teachers and classrooms in an urban school. The results revealed that participation had an impact on each teacher in at least one of four categories: knowledge of the reading process, change in instructional practice, reflection on practice, and theory to practice connections.
Birthday Booktalks: Fostering Emergent Literacy And Self-Esteem In Young Children, Terry L. Norton, Carol S. Anfin
Birthday Booktalks: Fostering Emergent Literacy And Self-Esteem In Young Children, Terry L. Norton, Carol S. Anfin
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
The celebration of birthdays provides teachers the opportunity to recognize and honor each child, thereby nurturing feelings of self-esteem. When combined with birthday celebrations, booktalks on literature selections related to birthdays are recommended to promote emergent literacy as well as self-esteem. Examples that demonstrate different booktalk formats are given in this article. At the end of the article are additional suggested titles on which teachers may do birthday booktalks.