STUDENT LIFE
Bring 'em back alive.
It's Marg's treat to the
Staff.
Nice and friendly.
Just showing off.
See No. 3.
Do tell.
Now, let me see.
Private property.
Down on tip toes.
Pretty—Huh?
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Acknowledgments
There are many wonderful people in my community who made this thesis possible. First,
I would like to thank my third-grade students and their parents from the 2010-2011 school year
who participated in this study. The trust and...
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Appendix A
Consent Letters in English and Spanish
January 2011
Dear Parents,
You and your child are being invited to take part in a research study about literacy. 26 students and parents
combined from Ms. Berglund’s and Mrs. Stansell’s class...
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January 2011
Dear Parents,
You and your child are being invited to take part in a research study about literacy. 26 students and parents
combined from Ms. Berglund’s and Mrs. Stansell’s class will be participating. In addition, I am inviting...
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Appendix B
Home-Visit Appointment Letters in English and Spanish
February 22, 2011
Dear Parents,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to conduct a home visit! What I learn from this experience will enhance
your child’s learning in the...
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Febrero 22, 2011
Queridos Padres,
Gracias por darme la oportunidad de hacer una visita en su casa! Lo aprendido de esta visita me ayudara en mejorar
la experiencia de su hijo en la clase, y espero que le motive a vincular las experiencias de la...
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12. ¿Que materiales de
lectura tiene en la casa?
(Marque todos los que
tenga)
Revistas Literatura
de Iglesia
Diarios Libros Otro
(especificar)
13. ¿Donde consigue
materiales de lectura?
La
biblioteca
En tiendas Del centro
familiar
En...
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31. ¿Si vas al
centro familiar,
que tipos de
cosas prefieres
sacar? (Circula
todos que
aplican)
Juegos Libros Materias
para la tarea
Materias de
matemáticos
Actitudes Hacia la Lectura
32. ¿Cual es el
mayor desafío
para ti cuando
lees?...
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Appendix D
Home-Visit Questionnaires
Home Visit #1
Name: ______________________ Date: _____________________
Family Dynamics Evidence of Literacy
Home Organization/Structure Attitudes about Education & Educational
Experience
Family pastimes Life...
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Home Visit #1
Name: ______________________ Date: _____________________
Dinámica Familiar La Evidencia de la Alfabetización
Organización y Estructura Las actitudes acerca de Formación y
Experiencia Educativa
Pasatiempos de la familia...
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Acknowledgement for Thesis
This thesis would not be possible without the help and patience of my committee chair Dr. Kevin Stein who lived through my constant asking for advice and help, and gave me invaluable feedback. I...
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In Europe and subsequently in North America, polygamy has been seen as a barbarous and immoral lifestyle “since the earliest of times” (Austen, 2011). Because the belief that polygamy breeds immorality and abuse is so...
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that chose not to live the polygamous lifestyle still remained an active part of the family and maintained strong relationships with her siblings and parents. Her decision to not live the principle of plural marriage caused...
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allowed total freedom in asking questions and they openly explained their perspectives. These informal interviews lasted on average between two and three hours and were conducted with as few as one person and as many as...
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they wished; (4) removed the opportunity for participants to identify the expectation of the researcher from among a list of other options, as is the case with a questionnaire; and (5) through my giving of random...
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understand what the communication practices say about the people’s location, how they are related to that place, and how an individual should relate to this environment when inhabiting it.
In interpreting practices by...
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needed for two to three years. The mission provides a period of time for these young men to assess their commitment to the work and to focus on giving back to their community. In the process, these young men learn valuable...
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He explained that because of the strength of his wives, he felt the need to become stronger and more worthy in fulfilling his responsibilities as a father, husband, and priesthood holder.
Interviewee #15’s second wife,...