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Thunder Rock: The Play, And Enriching The High School Curriculum, Jason William Bayless
Thunder Rock: The Play, And Enriching The High School Curriculum, Jason William Bayless
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis is a position paper developing an argument for the advancement of the play Thunder Rock, by Robert Ardrey, into consideration for the California Reading List for Public High Schools. To support the validity of the argument the thesis explores three key elements: the content of the play itself; connections to the California Content Standards for California Public Schools; as well as related instructional methods appropriate to the task of teaching the play. The goal is to develop in this thesis not only an argument for the inclusion of Thunder Rock into the California Reading List, but also create …
A Handbook For Using Creative Drama And Readers Theatre Concepts To Better Prepare Second Graders For The California Standards Test In English Language Arts, Pilar Alvarez
Theses Digitization Project
The proposed project provides early literacy intervention that will put attending second graders at an advantage in the future while taking their yearly English Language Arts (ELA) California Standards Tests (CSTS). More importantly it could improve its participants knowledge of English Language Arts content standards. The program described in this handbook uses creative drama and readers theatre concepts that have been shown to enhance second grade students' ability to recognize and understand words, comprehend texts, think critically, and express their ideas in writing.
Does California's Scripted Curriculum Affect Students' Motivation To Read, Francene Marie Fisher
Does California's Scripted Curriculum Affect Students' Motivation To Read, Francene Marie Fisher
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis looked at the effects of California's adopted scripted learning programs on students' motivation for reading. There is much research about the efficacy of these types of one-size-fits all programs, which claim to be on scientific research.
Zoophonics Keyboards: A Venue For Technology Integration In Kindergarten, Marie Bess Forst
Zoophonics Keyboards: A Venue For Technology Integration In Kindergarten, Marie Bess Forst
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to create a program of instruction that seamlessly meshed with my current emergent literacy curriculum, a popularly used phonics program entitled Zoo-phonics, which can easily be applied by other kindergarten teachers using the same phonics instruction program.
An Intervention Plan For "At Risk" Students, Bonnie Janine Chilton
An Intervention Plan For "At Risk" Students, Bonnie Janine Chilton
Theses Digitization Project
This project consists of two, two-week thematically planned language arts units containing all the components of a balanced literacy. It was created to teach second and third grade at risk students at Chester Morrison Elementary School, in Menifee, California during two weeks of their off track time. Both sessions have daily detailed plans for the teacher outlining all the components of a balanced literacy program. Both sessions contain relevent books that students make and take, shared reading to increase comprehension and skill building, and constant literacy opportunities.
Environmental Print And Emergent Literacy, Kathleen Marie Colwell
Environmental Print And Emergent Literacy, Kathleen Marie Colwell
Theses Digitization Project
Emergent literacy is the awareness that print, logos, labels, and pictures carry a message. An emergent reader already knows something about the world of print from their environment.
California Early Literacy Learning As An Effective Alternative To Reading Recovery For School-Wide Literacy Instruction, Jeanette Lynn Campbell
California Early Literacy Learning As An Effective Alternative To Reading Recovery For School-Wide Literacy Instruction, Jeanette Lynn Campbell
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann
Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Literacy: Adopting Motivational Literacy Practices Meant To Last A Lifetime, Diana Kathryn Metz
Literacy: Adopting Motivational Literacy Practices Meant To Last A Lifetime, Diana Kathryn Metz
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.