Language arts (Primary)

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A practicum report examining the impact of folklore instruction on the creative writing abilities of second-grade students. Conducted at Atherton Elementary School in Arlington, Texas, the study involved 22 students divided into control and experimental groups, with the experimental group receiving targeted folklore lessons. The report includes methodology, data analysis using the Carlson Analytical Originality Scale, results, and recommendations for educational practice.

Scope and Contents A practicum research report examining the impact of a literature-based reading program on the reading comprehension performance of first grade students. The study compares two instructional approaches: language-centered activities using literature and skills-based instruction using basal readers. Forty first grade students were randomly assigned to two groups and assessed on reading readiness and listening comprehension before and after a seven-week instructional period. Results indicate...