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Effects of Prereading Story Mapping on Elementary Readers' Comprehension.

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Davis, Zephaniah T. – Journal of Educational Research, 1994

Reports a study that compared the effects of two teacher-directed prereading instructional procedures (directed reading activity versus story grammar/structured overview story mapping) on elementary students' literal and inferential reading comprehension. Story mapping produced better comprehension among third graders but no differences in…

Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students

From Turn Taking to Sense Making: Broadening the Concept of Reading Teacher Effectiveness.

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Duffy, Gerald G. – Journal of Educational Research, 1983

The traditional practice of having students read or respond to questions in turn is questioned. Research suggests that teacher effectiveness improves when teachers clearly explain the task at hand before children respond. (PP)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving