Publication Date
12-1-2000
Abstract
The family literacy movement, which emphasizes respect for diversity and the cultural heritage of participants, is gaining momentum. Acknowledging the importance of family-aseducator, researchers have searched for effective strategies to develop children's oral language and literacy more authentically. The art of storytelling provides an excellent vehicle for promoting and enhancing language and literacy development within families. A sampling of effective family literacy programs across the United States revealed that each included storytelling as a vital component.
Recommended Citation
Palmer, B. C., Leiste, S. M., James, K. D., & Ellis, S. M. (2000). The Role of Storytelling in Effective Family Literacy Programs. Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts, 41 (2). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/reading_horizons/vol41/iss2/2
