A description of the programs and review of the problems and attributes associated with each follow. ... The first instructors of English reading were priests who taught children to read by first introducing the alphabet, then the syllables that form words, and finally, the Primer, or Prayerbook (Davis, 1973, cited in Hempenstall). ... There is also a problem associated with the English language itself. ... As stated earlier, the English alphabetic system has 44 phonemes associated with its 26 letters. ... Phonetic instruction is also associated with the future reading success of prescho...

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• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They committed various forms of theft and robbery, along with extortion and rape. ... They had close ties with the male gangs and often would carry weapons for them since they were generally less likely to be searched by police officers. ... At the same time, the media began with a trend toward more overt violence. ... A crack cocaine epidemic began in the mid-1980's and public concern of drugs and violence combined with youth gangs heightening. ... For instance, $2,500 worth of cocaine, along with two readily available household chemicals can constitute $10,000 worth of crack. ...

• Word Count: 4105
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School