Alphabet with 40 symbols aids early reading success
William Schaill describes Pitman’s Initial Teaching Alphabet I T A used in Bethlehem and across several states. In a year many first graders reached up to fourth grade reading level, with faster, more accurate reading and improved attitudes toward school. The article notes 44 symbols map to 44 sounds and most symbols resemble familiar letters.
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William Schaill
The
Reading Laboratory Inc
Schaill
New York
NEA
Bethlehem
James Pitman
Ohio
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
Illinois
Washington
New Mexico
Pitman
England
I T A Alphabet Aids Reading Transition For Children
The I-T-A system designed by Sir James integrates with the regular alphabet easing transition for young readers. In Bethlehem first graders write more and show speech improvements. teachers report better attitudes and rising interest from teachers across states and Puerto Rico. A free I-T-A story is available by mail.
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Miliar
Sir James
Bethlehem
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
East 46Th St
New York City
N.Y
Swordfish and billfish facts for young readers
The article explains which fishes have long beaks or bills and where they live, noting garfish in the Mississippi and nearby streams, billfish known as long nosed gars, and that swordfish differ by having a long upper jaw. It includes examples of swordfish using their swords against prey.
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Stephen Great Lakes
Kostya
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri
Nature
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Water Scarcity Delays Beirut Supply to 2005
Beiruts water authority says expansion of the citys supply system will be finished by 2005 allowing residents to have all the water they want but only after extended dry periods. Housewives report taps running dry in summer as authorities blame insufficient rainfall.
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Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut
Water Authority
Ancient Bristlecone Pines Stand At Alpine Heights
In California's White Mountains bristlecone pines aged about 3000 years endure at elevations of 11000 to 12000 feet, surviving harsh conditions.
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California
White Mountains
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