The Missouri Reader Vol. 36, Issue 2 | Page 5

Reading and Writing to Support Early Literacy
Editor’s Comments ............................................................................ 5
Kathryn Pole, Ph.D.
Assistant Editor’s Comments ................................................................ 6
Keisha Panagos, Ph.D.
Give them the World: Benefits of Integrating Nonfiction in
Early Elementary ............................................................................... 7
Jamie Davis
Strengthening Writing with Graphic Organizers and
Cooperative Learning ........................................................................ 17
Darlene Small
Creating a Literate Environment .......................................................... 21
Lara Sims
Impact of Early Childhood Programs on Literacy Development ..................... 24
Hannah K. Sanders
Growing up in Red China: Representation of the Chinese Cultural
Revolution in Children’s Picture Books................................................... 29
Lina Sun and Kathryn Pole, Ph.D.

Students Promoting Literacy
“Readers are Leaders” poster ................................................................ 35
Designed by Alexys Littlepage, 4th grade, Teacher: Mrs. Laura Kern, Scott City Elementary

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