Extending Reading Skills with Infant Children--Testing Theory by Classroom Research.

Alfrey, Margaret A.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Extending Reading Skills with Infant Children--Testing Theory by Classroom Research.

Alfrey, Margaret A.

Reading, v24 n1 p6-14 Apr 1990

Describes a program for preschool children which focuses on: (1) reconstruction and analysis of different texts; (2) development of effective language experience; and (3) modeling and sequencing. Finds that students' attention span increased, their reading strategies were more diverse and appropriate, and attitudes improved noticeably. (MG)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Research, Emergent Literacy, Infants, Preschool Education, Reading Research, Reading Skills, Reading Writing Relationship, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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