Below are additional weblinks relevant to this chapter's topics: Pragmatic Language
Provides pragmatic language tips, examines adaptive language use, and evaluates conversation skills in young children.
Critical Period Hypothesis in Language
At this website, individuals can ask a linguist a question and get a reply. One recent topic focused on the critical period hypothesis in language.
Genie
An in-depth discussion about Genie, who grew up as a wild child, and her language development.
Babbling
An in-depth look at the origins and functions of babbling.
Language Milestones
Explore language milestones at age one, between one and two, and between two and three.
Reading Research
Research from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development addresses why children succeed or fail at reading.
Language Growth
A language growth chart provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Included is information about activities to help children learn about language.
Reading
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication website. Includes an abundance of information about reading and relevant links. Among the topics are current research summaries, parental involvement in reading, children's literature on-line, and poetry.
Promoting Children's Reading Success
Provides the full text of the book, Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Success, on-line. The book represents the conclusions of a team of reading experts, such as Catherine Snow of Harvard University.
Children's Writing
Provides links to locations where children can publish their writing on-line.
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