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Schiff, Rachel; Calif, Sharon – Language Learning, 2007
In this study, 57 fifth-grade native Hebrew speakers performed orthographic-phonological awareness, morphological awareness, and oral word reading tasks in both Hebrew (first language [L1]) and English (second language [L2]). The results of the language-specific task scores in the two languages reflect, with certain qualifications, participants'…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Semitic Languages, Phonology, Morphology (Languages)
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Geva, Esther; Ryan, Ellen B. – Language Learning, 1993
Research measured grade 5-7 children (n=73) for intelligence; reading comprehension and both static and working memory in the first (L1) and second language (L2); and linguistic knowledge in L1. Results support the notion that increased speed of basic processing in L2 facilitates higher-level processes involved in linguistic and oral communication…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Processes, Grade 5, Grade 6
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Van den Branden, Kris – Language Learning, 1997
Investigated the effects of various types of negotiation on learners' output. The study focused on three groups of child learners of Dutch who were asked to orally describe a series of pictures to a partner in a communicative context. Results indicated how and to what extent participants interactionally modified their output. (Author/CK) (59…
Descriptors: Child Language, Class Activities, Context Effect, Dutch