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Peer reviewedFreppon, Penny A.; And Others – Reading Horizons, 1995
Reports on a two-year descriptive study of eight low-income children's writing in skills-based and whole language instruction. Finds that the students at the "top" did well in whole language instruction, and for less proficient learners, the whole language curriculum appeared to provide more support. (RS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Childrens Writing, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness
