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O'Donnell, Roy C. – 1975
Formal grammar study is important in schools above the elementary level because it can lead to improved understanding of the nature and functions of language. Although newer grammars, based on structural linguistics and transformational-generative grammar, have not met the needs of the schools, their potential should not be ignored with a return…
Descriptors: Grammar, Instructional Systems, Language Instruction, Linguistic Theory
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Based on the assumption that awareness of certain aspects of underlying structure is basic to comprehending the meaning of a sentence, the module described in this report (English Sentence Structure: Programmed Exercises) is designed to increase the learner's awareness of English syntactic structure. The materials follow a programmed format with…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, English Instruction, Perception, Programed Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedO'Donnell, Roy C.; King, F. J. – Research in the Teaching of English, 1975
The attempt to teach deep structure recovery skills to poor readers was unsuccessful, perhaps because of student attitudes. (JH)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Deep Structure, Grade 7, Language Research
