English spelling instruction in grade four French immersion
Date
1989
Authors
Wilson, Edward Donald
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1989
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate
effectiveness of an English spelling program that
designed for grade 4 French immersion students.
program involved was intended to be enjoyable for
students. Therefore it included many activities
that students would have fun doing. This study compared a
French immersion class using this program to one that
did not. Three areas were examined, achievement,
attitudes, and gender differences.
The spelling program in question, the Fun With
Words program, did prove to be an effective one with
grade four French immersion students when compared with
a more traditional textbook approach. Students were
able to retain the words as well as the students using
the traditional approach and displayed better attitudes
when using the Fun With Words program.
program seemed to find spelling more
showed no significant difference in
about spelling when
program.
Description
iv, 146 leaves : ill. : 29 cm.
Keywords
English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Study and teaching (Elementary) , English language -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- French speakers , Spelling games