Discusses the effect of previous knowledge on reading comprehension. Suggests reading instruction methods that evoke the readers' experiences, or schemata, relevant to the material. (HTH)

This teacher's guide presents activities designed to use student-created artwork and writing in the learning of English as a second language. It can also be adapted to other second languages and to all age groups from kindergarten through adults. The activities encourage students to produce drawings or writings based on their own experiences. They…

A review of the research stresses the importance of language skills to beginning reading. (JH)

Part 1 of this report reviewed the three week teacher-training institute held at the University of Delaware during July and August 1971. Part 2 reviews some of the followup strategies used and demonstrated throughout Federal Region 3 over the past year (July 1971 to July 1972). Two model teaching demonstrations were developed and used throughout…

For children in school whose fluency in English (as a second language) is minimal, reading instruction using the language experience approach has proved successful. (JM)

Shows how the language experience approach is a useful tool in teaching expository prose structure to elementary school students. (EL)

Reviews ways that the word processor makes the language experience approach easier for teachers and students. (FL)

Examines several approaches to vocabulary development that are alternatives to direct vocabulary instruction. (AEA)

Describes a modified language experience approach which was successful in developing reading skills in prelingually, profoundly deaf students. (EKN)

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center on using the language experience approach with secondary students and adults. (RB)

Examines the relative merits of the language experience approach, the basal reader approach, and the individualized reading approach for beginning reading instruction, concluding that individualized reading has the advantage of fitting the needs of the student. (RB)

Article describes a new approach to the instruction of beginning reading. It is followed by a review of books and articles to aid in using this new approach. (MR)