Cross-Age Interaction Builds Enthusiasm for Reading and Writing.
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| Title: | Cross-Age Interaction Builds Enthusiasm for Reading and Writing. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Leland, Christine, Fitzpatrick, Ruth |
| Source: | Reading Teacher. Dec-Jan 1993-94 47(4):292-301. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 1994 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Classroom Research, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Kindergarten, Program Effectiveness, Reading Attitudes, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Research, Student Attitudes, Writing Attitudes |
| ISSN: | 0034-0561 |
| Abstract: | Describes a cross-age reading and writing program in which sixth-grade students (all average and low-average readers) were paired with kindergarten children to read and write collaboratively on a regular basis. Finds evidence from the students themselves, their parents, the teachers, and the school librarian showing how students' attitudes toward literacy improved dramatically. (SR) |
| Entry Date: | 1994 |
| Accession Number: | EJ477303 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Describes a cross-age reading and writing program in which sixth-grade students (all average and low-average readers) were paired with kindergarten children to read and write collaboratively on a regular basis. Finds evidence from the students themselves, their parents, the teachers, and the school librarian showing how students' attitudes toward literacy improved dramatically. (SR) |
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| ISSN: | 0034-0561 |
