Story Reading as an Environmental Influence on the Language Behavior of the Early Elementary School Child.

Goreyca, Diane Atkinson; Cummings, H. Wayland

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ERIC Number: EJ249767

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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Story Reading as an Environmental Influence on the Language Behavior of the Early Elementary School Child.

Goreyca, Diane Atkinson; Cummings, H. Wayland

Communication Quarterly, v29 n1 p49-54 Win 1981

Confirmed the hypothesis that a relationship exists between the reading of stories and the spontaneous production of passive verb constructions by children. Concluded that learning strategies which incorporate use of story reading at home and at school provide a powerful tool in shaping language behaviors of children. (PD)

Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns, Language Research, Learning Strategies, Mothers, Primary Education, Speech Skills, Story Reading, Verbs, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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