Effective Strategies For Motivating Children To Read
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A 10 page research paper which looks at a wide variety of the theories which are applied to the task of learning how to read and then to some of their practical applications in the classroom to provide motivation for reading. The writer also examines look for practical applications in current research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Readstra.wps

First-Grade Reading Readiness
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A 5 page paper discussing the case of Janice Herron, a first-grade teacher concerned about the lack of progress of two of her students. She understands that early intervention is crucial, but she is uncertain if the children are learning disabled or simply have not progressed as quickly as the others. The paper discusses the issue in the context of studies in phoneme awareness and phases of reading through which non-LD children move. The paper concludes that in spending most time teaching reading rather than demonstrating her own skill, Ms. Herron is providing a service to her students, a position supported by the research cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSreadRedy.wps

Improving Educational Models for Reading Programs in the Middle School Level
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Middle school educators have recognized the significance of success in reading as an indicator of academic advancement and overall performance for individual students. Reading is a fundamental process necessary to attain learning in many different subjects, and the success of reading programs enhances the outcomes for students across disciplines. This 12 page paper considers the problem of addressing reading programming for a varied population of students, and outlines a study of these students in terms of performance outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Midschol.wps