Reading Acquisition: A Comparison of Four Approaches to Reading Instruction.

Freeman, Ruth H.; Freeman, Gerald G.

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ERIC Number: EJ368574

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Publication Date: 1987

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Reading Acquisition: A Comparison of Four Approaches to Reading Instruction.

Freeman, Ruth H.; Freeman, Gerald G.

Reading Psychology, v8 n4 p257-72 1987

Examines different approaches to reading acquisition used in four first grades of a suburban elementary school. Supports the use of a language experience approach as a viable alternative to the basal reader approach for teaching reading and writing. (JK)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Comparative Analysis, Grade 1, Language Arts, Language Experience Approach, Primary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs, Reading Research, Reading Writing Relationship, Word Recognition, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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