Linda
M. Phillips
Stephen P. Norris
Memorial
University of Newfoundland
Jana
M. Mason
Center for the
Study of Reading
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
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effects of a literacy intervention in kindergarten were measured using
a control-group design. Three treatment groups were taught using beginning-reading
booklets to complement the authorized language program. One group
used the booklets at home; the second, both in school and at home;
and the third, in school only. Data were gathered at the beginning
of kindergarten and at the end of kindergarten, first, second, third,
and fourth grades. Results indicated that children’s knowledge of
early literacy concepts increased during kindergarten, and that this
improved students’ reading achievement for the next 4 years. Effects
were strongest and longest lasting for the in-school group.
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