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2018

Language and Literacy Education

Northwestern College, Iowa

Literature review

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Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet May 2018

Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Writing is a foundational tool and skill that appears in schools and classrooms around the world. As writing takes on many different forms and is taught in many different ways, one thing remains the same: its purpose is to get a message to the audience. However, the audience should not be limited to an English teacher in an English classroom. This literature review shows the connection of writing and the importance of its use outside of the regular English classroom and being infused into other content areas. As a simple tool to integrate into those other classrooms, writing can boost …


Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt May 2018

Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Fluent reading has become a national focus area in education. Research suggests the connection of fluent readers to economic success. Researchers revealed a link between academic failure, crime, and violence because of illiteracy. This literature review examines articles that address the importance of providing direct reading instruction to improve fluency. Researchers identified early identification, ongoing quality professional development, and quality direct instruction as key components to improve reading fluency.