The Effect of Interest on the Reading Comprehension of Gifted Readers.

Stevens, Kathleen C.

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ERIC Number: EJ236419

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Effect of Interest on the Reading Comprehension of Gifted Readers.

Stevens, Kathleen C.

Reading Horizons, v21 n1 p12-15 Fall 1980

Reports that, when challenged with interesting reading materials, superior elementary school students demonstrated "reserves" of reading comprehension power--an affect not found in average readers. (FL)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Education, Reading Ability, Reading Comprehension, Reading Interests, Reading Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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