Graduate Project Title
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2001
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Timothy W. Young
Second Committee Member
Don B. Woodcock
Third Committee Member
David J. Majsterek
Abstract
The role of phonemic awareness in beginning reading acquisition was researched. Studies suggested that the presence of phonemic awareness in young children facilitates learning to read. Research also suggested a positive relationship between parental involvement and reading acquisition. A handbook containing activities designed for use in a backpacking program was created. The activities involve parents in developing phonemic awareness in their children. These activities are to be sent home with students and completed with the assistance of their parents. The handbook also contains assessments and instructions for teachers regarding the implementation of this backpacking program.
Recommended Citation
Sanger, Shannon Kaye, "The Importance of Phonemic Awareness: Developing Phonemic Awareness in First Grade Students Through a Backpacking Program" (2001). All Graduate Projects. 722.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/722
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons