Accelerated Reading
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This is a 6 page paper that proposes a study on the effects of the accelerated reading program designed by Advantage Learning Systems on the reading comprehension and retention of middle-school students. It also proposes to study the effect of that program on the motivation of the students to read outside the classroom. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Accel.wps

Early Reading Development
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A 25 page research paper that investigates the factors and skills involved in learning to read and comprehend focusing on beginning readers. Topics covered include the decades-long debate about the value of whole language versus phonics; semantics; syntax; lexical and sublexical routes; phoneme awareness, phonological awareness and the alphabetical principle. Numerous research studies are reported. The write concludes with a recommendation regarding the most effective way to teach reading and comprehension based on the research cited. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: Rdngdev.wps

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

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

Multicultural Education & Reading Comprehension
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A 5 page overview of the literature concerning multicultural education and its influence on learning. Emphasized that reading skills are often the highest determinant in a student's academic success and that the level of reading comprehension is often determined by background knowledge structure. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Multirc.wps

Phonological Awareness An Essential Component of Reading Success:
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This 21 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the importance of phonological awareness as a component of reading success. This paper outlines a proposed study of early readers and assess the implications of differing reading programs and teacher strategies based in the concept of phonological awareness. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: MHphono2.wps

Reading Assessment of Young Children
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5 pages discussing reading assessment of young children. Excellent overview for those studying early childhood education. No bibliography.
Filename: Assessmt.wps

The Neurobiological Process of Reading, Memory & Cognition
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the physiological processes of reading, memory and comprehension, with a focus on the elements of brain function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Neurobio.wps

Theoretical Approaches To Teaching Reading
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This 14 page paper discusses the different approaches for teaching beginning reading. A debate has raged for at least thirty years between those who support whole language approaches and those who support phonics approaches. Both camps do agree on certain aspects of reading instruction. These two approaches are explained and discussed, reporting the major arguments of each side of this controversy. An approach that seems to meet the primary concerns of each argument is then presented. The last few pages includes reference to the U.K. National Literacy Framework and also a generic lesson plan for kindergarten reading instruction. The information incorporated in this paper is appropriate for any teacher,. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGkrdng.wps

Thematic Unit: Rainforest
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A 9 page paper. The writer provides: Unit focus; unit objectives; extensive materials and resources list; and three integrated/multidisciplinary lessons with activities and discussion topics. One extra activity is provided as is ideas for evaluation of learning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGthrn.wps