Cross-Age Interaction Builds Enthusiasm for Reading and Writing.

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Title: Cross-Age Interaction Builds Enthusiasm for Reading and Writing.
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
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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)
ISSN:0034-0561