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Peer reviewedGordon, Christine J. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1990
Examines the contexts for use of knowledge about expository text structure and the ways in which students use text structure knowledge. Finds that, following text structure instruction, students used their knowledge of text structure in a variety of contexts during reading, writing, and everyday life. (SR)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Expository Writing
Peer reviewedCousin, Patricia Tefft – Reading Research and Instruction, 1989
Recommends teaching suggestions which focus on three broad areas: (1) strategies for teaching textbook organization; (2) strategies for using graphics to organize the information covered in the text; and (3) the use of an integrated approach to content area teaching. Cites studies to support these recommendations. (MG)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Graphic Organizers, Integrated Activities, Integrated Curriculum
