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Explicit Content-Area Vocabulary Instruction For English Learners: Impacts With Reading Comprehension, Catherine Ruthe Terrell Jan 2011

Explicit Content-Area Vocabulary Instruction For English Learners: Impacts With Reading Comprehension, Catherine Ruthe Terrell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine impacts of explicit content-area vocabulary instruction on reading comprehension. Effective instructional strategies include multiple texts at students' instructional levels, highly qualified teachers, daily explicit vocabulary instruction combined with student's application of instruction and evolution of instruction as student's reading achievement increases.


Effectiveness Of A Research-Based Reading Development Intervention In 2nd Grade Children, Kinsi Dawn Franzwa Jan 2011

Effectiveness Of A Research-Based Reading Development Intervention In 2nd Grade Children, Kinsi Dawn Franzwa

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to develop a reading program for second grade children that is based on research. Reading development is a complex process impacted by a wide array of neurobiological, cognitive, social, and other related factors.


Whole Language Curriculum For English Learners In Elementary Schools, Norma Alicia Alvarado Jan 2010

Whole Language Curriculum For English Learners In Elementary Schools, Norma Alicia Alvarado

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to propose a pedagogy that adds, builds, and uses the student's language and culture to speak, read and write English. This project establishes the need for a comprehensive model of instruction for English learners in elementary schools.


Using The California Content Standards With Readers Theatre In The Classroom, Arlene Frances Delgado Jan 2010

Using The California Content Standards With Readers Theatre In The Classroom, Arlene Frances Delgado

Theses Digitization Project

The focus of this project is to use readers theatre to enhance the language arts skills of the low socio-economic student population and the Hispanic population in the classroom. The author created some of her own activities and incorporated them with readers theatre to increase the critical thinking skills of her students in order to score proficient and advance in the assessments used in this project.


Assessing English Learners: Authentic Evaluation At The Elementary Level, Marco Antonio Mendoza Jan 2010

Assessing English Learners: Authentic Evaluation At The Elementary Level, Marco Antonio Mendoza

Theses Digitization Project

This project explores various forms of assessing English learners within the language domains of reading, writing, and oral language. The project also looks ath the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) as part of its study.


Increasing Comprehension Strategies Through Reciprocal Teaching, Kathlyn Garcia Benosa Jan 2006

Increasing Comprehension Strategies Through Reciprocal Teaching, Kathlyn Garcia Benosa

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was twofold. First, it describes two research-based instructional strategies that have been effective in increasing reading comprehension (reciprocal teaching and using readers' response journals). Second, a quasi-experimental research design was created to determine the educational impact of these two strategies on the reading comprehension levels of elementary-aged English Language Learners (ELLs). The data was collected from a low socioeconomic elementary school, specifically looking at a second grade classroom. The classroom demographic included eighteen students, ten of which were English Language Learners. Both informal and formal assessments were used to determine growth across time. The overall …


Bubbling Vs. Writing: Bridging The Gap Between Fourth Grade Writing Standards And Composition Theory, Pamela Lynn Dobbins Jan 2006

Bubbling Vs. Writing: Bridging The Gap Between Fourth Grade Writing Standards And Composition Theory, Pamela Lynn Dobbins

Theses Digitization Project

Currently, fourth grade writing curricula in California public schools are dictated by California State English Language Arts standards, which are measured by the California Achievement Test. In this thesis, I explore the relationship between state standards and what compositionists identify as "meaningful" writing and learning.


Using Guided Imagery As An Instructional Strategy For Developing Creativity, Learning And Relaxation With First Grade Students, Jennifer Lynn Kilpatrick Jan 2001

Using Guided Imagery As An Instructional Strategy For Developing Creativity, Learning And Relaxation With First Grade Students, Jennifer Lynn Kilpatrick

Theses Digitization Project

This project examines the theories of guided imagery as a basis for a teaching strategy for developing a student's creativity, promoting learning by increasing concentration techniques and relaxing students. This study discusses how one first grade teacher used guided imagery with her students. The strategy was first used as a morning practice and later incorporated into the language arts program. The topics addressed in this project include: (a) What is guidedimagery? (b) How can guided imagery be applied within a classroom setting? and (c) What guided imagery exercises are appropriate for first grade students? The project concludes that guided imagery …


Literacy Through Multicultural Literature, Victoria Rae Cochrane Jan 1999

Literacy Through Multicultural Literature, Victoria Rae Cochrane

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann Jan 1998

Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Authentic Writing And Assessment: Facilitating The Learning Process Of Children's Writing, Pamela Lea Cleland-Broyles Jan 1997

Authentic Writing And Assessment: Facilitating The Learning Process Of Children's Writing, Pamela Lea Cleland-Broyles

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Book Look Nook: An Informational System Literature Search Program, David Roy Karlquist Jan 1997

The Book Look Nook: An Informational System Literature Search Program, David Roy Karlquist

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Reading And Writing Reciprocity Through Literature-Based Thematic Cycles, Karen Diane Lyon Jan 1995

Reading And Writing Reciprocity Through Literature-Based Thematic Cycles, Karen Diane Lyon

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Curriculum Design In Creative Writing, Lola De Julio De Maci Jan 1995

Curriculum Design In Creative Writing, Lola De Julio De Maci

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Integrated, Thematic, Literature-Based Unit For Middle School, Lisa Marie Waner Jan 1994

An Integrated, Thematic, Literature-Based Unit For Middle School, Lisa Marie Waner

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Teachers' Guide To Integrating Middle-Grade Science Into Language Arts, Lou Anne Carder Jan 1993

A Teachers' Guide To Integrating Middle-Grade Science Into Language Arts, Lou Anne Carder

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Moving Into Whole Language Practices, Robert H. Meyers Jan 1993

Moving Into Whole Language Practices, Robert H. Meyers

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Modifying Core Literature For The Learning Disabled Student, Wendy De Water Jan 1993

Modifying Core Literature For The Learning Disabled Student, Wendy De Water

Theses Digitization Project

Whole language approach


Design And Development Of A Unit Model For Integrated Instruction, Dana Katharine Thomas Jan 1992

Design And Development Of A Unit Model For Integrated Instruction, Dana Katharine Thomas

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Ways To Enhance Comprehension And Vocabulary Within A Whole Language Framework, Leah M. Luke Jan 1992

Ways To Enhance Comprehension And Vocabulary Within A Whole Language Framework, Leah M. Luke

Theses Digitization Project

Literature-based, whole language program -- comprehension and vocabulary development -- Intermediate grades.


Science And Literature: An Integrated Model, Lisbeth S. Prows Jan 1991

Science And Literature: An Integrated Model, Lisbeth S. Prows

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Integrating Language Arts And Social Studies Through The Use Of Literature, Janet L. Smith Jan 1991

Integrating Language Arts And Social Studies Through The Use Of Literature, Janet L. Smith

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Using Hypermedia To Enhance The Teaching Of Language Arts In The Elementary Grades, Dorlores Mae Epperheimer Jan 1991

Using Hypermedia To Enhance The Teaching Of Language Arts In The Elementary Grades, Dorlores Mae Epperheimer

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Combining Of Explicit Phonics And The Literature Basis Of Whole Language, Patricia A. Garnett Jan 1991

The Combining Of Explicit Phonics And The Literature Basis Of Whole Language, Patricia A. Garnett

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Enabling Special Needs Students To Succeed Through Whole Language Strategies, Patricia E. Moran Jan 1990

Enabling Special Needs Students To Succeed Through Whole Language Strategies, Patricia E. Moran

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.