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Ohlhausen, Marilyn McKenney; Roller, Cathy M. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Discusses how most study skills are not appropriate for reading social studies textbooks. Asserts that sophisticated readers of social studies textbooks use a nation schema to organize the information. Finally, provides specific instructions on how to use a nation schema to teach social studies. (SRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geography Instruction, Learning Strategies, Retention (Psychology)

Lloyd, Carol V.; Mitchell, Judy Nichols – Journal of Reading, 1989
Describes a method of ranking the concepts in science texts in terms of these criteria: importance to the curriculum and student interest; the development of the concept in the text; and the level of background knowledge expected of students. Argues that these ratings should guide instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Science Education