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Teaching English As A Second Language Students Literacy: A Comprehensive Literacy Model For Monolingual Educators, Kristen M. Rodgers
Teaching English As A Second Language Students Literacy: A Comprehensive Literacy Model For Monolingual Educators, Kristen M. Rodgers
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This research project, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, provides teachers with effective methods and activities to develop literacy in a monolingual classroom for English as a second language (ESL) students. The literacy methods and activities within this research project are broken into the five components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) and writing. The conclusion of this research project provides teachers with the necessary steps to enhance literacy instruction for ESL students.
The Importance Of A Good Home Literacy Environment, Colleen Vaughan
The Importance Of A Good Home Literacy Environment, Colleen Vaughan
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The ability to read is the most valuable and important skill for a child to acquire. A child who is an accomplished reader will be a good student and successful adult. Teachers spend countless hours teaching children to read, but without cooperation from parents or caregivers, children may still not become proficient readers. Practice reading needs to happen at school and in the home. Therefore, it is imperative that every child has a good home literacy environment. The purpose of this project was to develop a handbook for a child to take home to his parents or caregivers to convince …
A Pediatric Intervention To Support Early Literacy, Christina R. Graziano
A Pediatric Intervention To Support Early Literacy, Christina R. Graziano
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purpose of this research project was to provide caregivers of children from age birth to four with facts and strategies about the promotion of early childhood literacy. In Chapter Four a pamphlet was developed that focuses on these specific areas: (a) literacy development, (b) emergent literacy, (c) creating a literate environment, (d) reading aloud to one's child, (e) talking with one's child, (f) choosing developmentally appropriate books, and (g) the reading stages. The pediatrician's support in literacy intervention is vital. The pamphlet should be presented to caregivers during well child visits to (a) develop children's literacy skills, (b) promote …
Successful Reading Comprehension Strategies For Beginner Readers, Elizabeth S. Gordon
Successful Reading Comprehension Strategies For Beginner Readers, Elizabeth S. Gordon
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This research examines the different reading comprehension strategies that students can use in order to be successful at reading comprehension. The strategies discussed in this research project were chosen based on the research available and the success rates of the strategies. Numerous strategies will be introduced and examined in order to provide both teachers and parents with guidelines to follow when they teach students about reading comprehension. If reading for meaning is the goal for students and teachers, more emphasis should be placed on the teaching of successful reading comprehension strategies. The findings of this research culminate in a unit …