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Revisiting the language experience approach.

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| March 22, 2003 | Pierson, Melinda R.; Glaeser, Barbara C. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

The Language Experience Approach (LEA) is described and reviewed as a technique for teaching reading and writing to upper elementary students from all backgrounds. Specific activities for classroom use are included for immediate classroom application.

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Language Learning: An Experiential Approach to Improve Reading

"Before we start on our work, please pick up your schmarz." If a teacher said this to you, could you follow the direction? Would it help you if the teacher said it louder ... slower ... more clearly? What if he/she wrote the direction on the board? Would you understand it then? You probably would, but only ...

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