Suggests that students can improve their memory of Scholastic Aptitude Test vocabulary words by associating the words with corresponding pictures taken from magazines. Finds that long-term recall of words associated with pictures was higher than recall of words not associated with pictures. (RS)

Describes VOCAB-LIT, a technique for helping students understand literary elements through vocabulary study. Finds that the VOCAB-LIT technique is an effective strategy for integrating vocabulary study and literature study. (RS)

Describes a vocabulary instructional unit and the repeated encouragement, modeling, and review that helped seventh and eighth graders use context clues to learn the meanings of new words. Discusses characteristics of the instruction that contributed to its effectiveness. (SR)

Examines the extent to which reading research supports the comprehension and vocabulary strategies recommended in content reading methods texts. Concludes that more of the research finds the strategies to be effective than finds them ineffective. (MM)

Describes an experience-based vocabulary instruction technique suitable for learning disabled or mentally disabled junior high school students. Reports that the students improved their vocabulary over the long term and requested inclusion of words from their other courses. (RS)

Compares the effectiveness of a traditional vocabulary instruction unit with an alternative unit which applied the concepts of procedural and conditional knowledge to secondary students' word learning. Discusses key characteristics that made the alternative unit successful. (SR)

Argues that remedial reading programs should be included in the core curriculum where it can support and expand subject area learning. (NKA)

Examines the postsecondary research base for content area reading strategies. Compares findings to earlier studies of secondary schools. Finds semantic mapping and graphic organizers were more effective for secondary than postsecondary students, although most secondary students were not given instructions for the strategies used. Calls for further…