In recognition of a renewed interest in teaching texture in reading comprehension and a new focus on text cohesion, the system of cohesive relations in English is described, problems in recognizing cohesive ties are discussed, and appropriate teaching materials and related classroom activities are suggested. (MSE)

Argues that second-language learners should be encouraged to establish experiential reading as their norm and sufficient comprehension as their goal, thus achieving a multidimensional representation of literature that can facilitate language acquisition and reading comprehension. Demonstrates four approaches that can help ensure that reading…