Language: Standard & Non-Standard English
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A 6 page paper examining definitions of standard and non-standard English. Ebonics is discussed. Personal examples and opinions of the author are used. References lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBnsnEng.doc

Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for 4th Grade Students
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A 15 page research study paper that provides an overview of the current literature regarding reading comprehension, teaching techniques and outcomes, and proposes a study of 4th grade students to support the findings. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: 4thgrade.rtf

Increasing Reading Comprehension Skills in Elementary School Students
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A 5 page research paper exploring processes for increasing reading comprehension skills among elementary school students. One specific strategy is explored in depth: POSSE which can be used on top of the existing curriculum, including whole language. Bibliography includes 5 references.
Filename: Readingc.wps

Oral Reading & The Elementary Classroom
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This 5 page essay looks at the necessity for school-age children to experience reading 'out loud.' Reading out loud improves language fluency, word recognition, and comprehension. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Oralre.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 Comprehension / Phonics vs. Sight-Based Reading Programs
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A 17 page research study that considers the differences between phonics and sight based reading programs and focuses on the benefits of phonics programming. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Readcomp.wps

See Jane Run ? Can Phonics Be An Exclusive Method ? NO !
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A 5 page paper discussing the current methods of reading instruction being used in our country. The focus of the paper is on phonics and how it is, and always will be, an essential part of reading and the methods of learning associated with it. Different methods are examined in order to illustrate just how widely used phonics is in the classroom. While phonics is an important part of learning to read it can not be used exclusively as there are far too many aspects involved in this particular area of education. Phonics are essential but any teacher must keep an open mind and be willing to use other methods in combination in order to teach our citizens to read. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dickjane.wps

The Effects of Reading Aloud to Children
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An 8 page paper discussing the effect of reading aloud to children. The writer is particularly concerned with studies reflecting the positive aspects of the practice. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Readloud.wps

The Importance Of Reading
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A 5 page overview of the importance of reading comprehension and the factors which affect it on both mainstream and multicultural levels. Written as though the audience were parents and teachers attending Back-To-School night. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Impread.wps

The Characteristics of Good Public Speaking
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A 10 page research paper that gives an overview of what constitutes good public speaking. The writer covers such areas as content, delivery, enthusiasm, and also how the management of eye contact with the audience can subliminally convey impressions about the speaker according to communication theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 90spking.rtf

Whole Language vs Phonics in Learning to Read
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A 9 page research paper comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the whole language and phonics approaches to teaching children how to read. Whole language is the approach whereby children experience the joy of entering the 'grown up' world of writing words that convey a meaning or tell a story; phonics is the old-school rules list complete with spelling rules, punctuation rules and spelling lists. It is also the method which produces the highest levels of achievement. Each method has its proponents, but nearly all will consider only pure programs without the benefit of a combined approach. One such combination approach is that of the Montessori method of early childhood education. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Phonics.wps

Becoming Literate / Dr. Marie M. Clay and Her Contributions to Literacy Education
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the life and writings of Clay as they relate to literacy education since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Marclay.wps

Literacy in the Science Classroom
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An 8 page research paper on the integration of language and literacy in the science classroom. The writer gives background into the educational approach, as well as providing a wide range of activities currently being used by teachers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Literacy.wps

Literature and Student Literacy
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8 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the importance of well-constructed literature curricula in improving student literacy. Examples of goals for teachers to pursue are provided as are techniques, and recommended readings. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Literedu.wps

Techniques for Increasing Literacy
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A short 4 page review of literature discussing ways for teachers to increase early childhood literacy. Included in the discussion are such techniques as : read-alouds, teaching Braille and sign language to all students, and more. Adult literacy and relevant techniques are mentioned as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Literart.wps

Grade 1 / Word Recognition Lesson Plan
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5 pages in length. Study includes a research background relating to phonics/direct skills instruction vs. whole language. Offers a lesson plan using the long and short 'o' sounds as an example of integrating the two approaches to reading instruction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Wordrec.rtf

George Orwell & His Views On The Decadence Of The English Language
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A 15 page overview of George Orwell's concerns regarding the degradation of the English language as evidenced by three of his works: Animal Farm, 1984, and the essay Politics & The English Language. Bibliography lists two additional resources.
Filename: Decadenc.wps

American English As A Globalization Tool
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A 15 page research paper that describes how American English has affected globalization. In an argument that American English is accidental, and perhaps an interim communications tool, the writer reviews examples of how other languages contributed to the creation of American English, and explores how American English has increased worldwide to become the second-largest language in the world and the secondary language of most of the world population. Much of this growth has spurred alarm and criticism of the spread of American English. The writer explores two views on the issue in relationship, particularly in regard to the influence of the Internet and the communications industry, generally. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Amglobal.wps

ESL & Haitian Students In A Multicultural Classroom
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A 10 page paper that discusses teaching English as a second language to Haitian students in a multicultural classroom. Explores the pros and cons of teaching English as a second language, cultural awareness, practicing cultural sensitivity in order to help the students learn, and various techniques for teaching ESL. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Eslfor.wps

Influence of Black English on Standard English
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In 5 pages the author discusses the influence of Black English on standard English and posits that Black English destroys the structure of standard English. Black English is not a standard form of English. It is more of a mispronunciation than a language. Although some rely on Black English, it is not the proper way to speak. Black English is also not Ebonics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PCblkeng.doc

Issues in Language Acquisition
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This 7 page paper explores the concepts surrounding the acquisition of language including the debate surrounding learning English as a second language. Additionally, perspectives of notable theorists such as Austin and Hymes are included. A discussion on how language impacts social action and communication as well as the necessity to have a dominant language is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Isslang.wps

Learning ESL -- English as a Second Language
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5 pages worth of text, notes, and charts pertaining to the 'natural approach' to learning English as a second language (describes methodology and details effectiveness). No Bibliography.
Filename: Esl.wps

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) & Bilingual Reading Techniques
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This 5 page essay briefly addresses issues and concerns, as well as practical solutions for both students and teachers working in the realm of ESL. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Teaesl.wps

TESOL, Linguistic Development & The Use of Technology
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A 100 page paper that provides a complex overview of the different aspects of second language instruction, with a focus on TESOL and linguistic development. This paper focuses on the use of technology as a technique. Bibliography lists 99 sources.
Filename: Tesolfin.wps

Bilingual Education Overview / Emphasis on Mass Media
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A 3 page research paper presenting an overview of bilingual education as it is presented in the mass media and perceived by popular culture currently in the United States. Through the use of newspapers, magazines, radio and TV broadcasts and Internet websites, bilingual education is presented as seen through the eyes of the common American citizen today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BilEdMed.wps

Chomsky's Theories Concerning the Acquisition of Language
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A 5 page research paper that examines how the language theories of Noam Chomsky differed from those that proceeded it . The writer demonstrates how a computer program that analyzes language has substantiated much of Chomsky's controversial theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Chomsky.wps

A Case For Bilingual Education
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A 6 page essay that supports bilingual education programs in the public school system. Much as been written recently against the concept; little has been written in favor of the programs. The discussion includes examples of the results of successful programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bilinged.wps

Bilingual Education / An Overview
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A 3 page paper presenting an overview of bilingual education in the United States. Through a brief history on the development of bilingual education, current conditions and future proposals, the practice of bilingual education currently used in America is presented.Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BilEd2.wps

Bilingualism & Bilingual Education in the U.S.
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An 8 page research paper on bilingual education, its historic controversy, methods, and outlook. Includes FREE outline; Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Bilingua.wps

Computer Technology and Bilingual Education
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An 8 page paper that addresses the challenges related to implementing computer technologies in bilingual education programs, and provides recommendations for educators. This paper promotes the notion that computer technology can assist in bridging language barriers and enhancing educational programming. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Compbili.wps

Richard Rodriguez on Bilingual Education
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A 4 page research paper that examines writer and scholar Richard Rodriguez's autobiography Hunger of Memory to determine the author's opinions regarding bilingual education. Even though he grew up bilingual as the son of Mexican immigrants, Rodriguez is against bilingual education. The writer outlines his thoughts, which are based primarily on his conception of the use of public and private language in society. He argues that English fluency is a necessary component in becoming a functioning part of the larger public society. Quotations from the source. Bibliography lists book itself as only source.
Filename: Rodrich.wps

The Importance Of Bilingual Education
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A 6 page outline of the importance of bilingual education and how the availability of such bilingual programs affects a student's ability to perform adequately in the academic world. Annotated bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bilin.wps

Gender Biased Language
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6 pages in length. This paper reviews three articles on the title subject and analyzes each article. There are people who use language that would be considered biased in use. The question that is raised is this: Is the language a cause of the bias or is the bias a cause of the language used? Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAlingu.doc

A Review of an Assessment of Whole Language Curriculum
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A 5 page review of a 1996 study published in the Journal of Educational Research assessing the successes and failures of whole language programs in several targeted school districts. A critique of the study and its conclusion is provided. The published study is attached to the critique. No other sources are cited.
Filename: Wholear2.doc

Lexical Study of Allomorphs and Conditions Surrounding Use
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Allomorphy is the group of suffixes and prefixes and other affixes to a word that change the meaning or application of the root word or root stem. In other words, an allomorph accomplishes a transformation from one word to another. The new word will have a different semantic use and quite possibly a different meaning, and often, both... Lexicon.... 9 Harvard style references. jvLexAlo.rtf
Filename: jvLexAlo.rtf

'Rethinking Language Arts' by Nina Zaragoza
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Zaragoza's book. This paper supports the premises created by Zaragoza in applying her educational philosophy to classroom constructs. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: NinaZ.doc

“Comparison of linguistic terms in Malagasy and Guugu Ymidhirr”
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A six page paper which looks at the respective cultures of the Malagasy of Madagascar and the Guugu Ymidhirr of Hopevale, Australia and the ways in which certain socio-linguistic forms have been retained or modified by these two groups, depending on factors such as external cultural influences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLmalagasy.wps

“Hooked on Phonics” -- A Product Designed to Take TeachingReading Back to Basics
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This 14 page report discusses the reading program “Hooked on Phonics” that is used to help children in learning to read and write. Proponents of the program believe that it is vitally important to understand that a great number of the children who appear to be unable to understand a concept or a set of directions are actually having problems recognizing actual words. As a result of having to direct their focus so carefully and devote so much attention to slowly and carefully figuring out the words, they focus less attention on what the text means. Children who recognize words more readily can focus more attention on meaning. That recognition can be enhanced through understanding the relationship that exists between sounds and letters in an alphabetic code. Phonics then establishes the basis for that process of decoding words. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BWphonic.doc

“Interlanguage”
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A 3 page review of the concept of interlanguage as it occurs in second language acquisition. This paper summarizes the work of Elaine Tarone. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlangInterlanguageDefined.rtf

“Mother Tongue” and “From Silence to Words”
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A 3 page paper which compares the way in which Amy Tan writes in “Mother Tongue” and Min-zhan Lu writes in “From Silence to Words: Writing as Struggle.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtan3.rtf

“On the Variability of Interlanguage Systems”
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A 3 page summary of the article by Elaine Tarone. Tarone analyzes interlanguage speech production as it occurs among second language learners. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlangInterlanguageVariability.rtf

“On Variation in Interlanguage: A Response to Gregg”
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A 3 page overview of the theory of interlanguage as it compares to the rationalist approach to language acquisition. This paper summarizes Tarone’s response to criticism of her interlanguage theory by rationalist Gregg. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlangInterlanguageVariation.rtf

“Printed Circuit Boards in the Computer Industry”
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A nine page paper which looks at the way in which the computer industry has developed over the years, and why particular advances in technology such as the invention of the printed circuit board and the silicon chip have played such a significant part not only in the increased speed and efficiency of modern machines, but also the way in which the new generation of computer technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern society. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLPCB.wps

“Task-Related Variation in Interlanguage: The Case of Articles”
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A 3 page review of the article by Elaine Tarone and Betsy Parrish. The authors suggest that both the communicative function of a task and the linguistic environment influence gramamatical accuracy for non-native speakers.
Filename: PPlangInterlanguageArticles.rtf

"Character"/A Dictionary Perspective
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A 4 page essay that looks at 3 definitions for the word "character," which the writer then argues is who we think we are, who other people think we are, and what we think of other people. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh3dic.rtf