Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Language arts (Primary);
Abstract
This article describes how one teacher integrated some explicit spelling instruction in her first-grade balanced literacy classroom. The purpose for this article is to give an overview of the latest research concerning issues that affect spelling instruction and describe activities that can be used to teach children strategies for effective word study. The spelling program described in this article provided students with a purposeful way to study words and provided them with authentic writing experiences. The conclusion states a need for a balance between authentic reading and writing and purposeful word study.
Year of Submission
1999
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Penny L. Beed
Date Original
1999
Object Description
1 PDF file (34 pages)
Copyright
©1999 Michele Smith
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Smith, Michele, "Integrating Spelling Instruction in a First-Grade Balanced Literacy Classroom" (1999). Graduate Research Papers. 1549.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1549
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