Beyond the Pages of a Book: Interactive Book Reading and Language Development in Preschool Classrooms.

Wasik, Barbara A.; Bond, Mary Alice

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ERIC Number: EJ638739

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Publication Date: 2001

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Beyond the Pages of a Book: Interactive Book Reading and Language Development in Preschool Classrooms.

Wasik, Barbara A.; Bond, Mary Alice

Journal of Educational Psychology, v93 n2 p243-50 Jun 2001

The effects of a book reading technique called interactive book reading on the language and literacy development of 4-year-olds from low-income families were evaluated. Teachers read books to children and reinforced vocabulary in the books by presenting objects that represented the words and providing opportunities to use the words. (BF)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Creative Teaching, Language, Language Skills, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Reading Skills, Verbal Development, Vocabulary Development

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations

WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/24064

IES Cited: ED497620

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