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Peer reviewedBarnes, Judy A.; And Others – Reading Research and Instruction, 1989
Investigates how readers use schemata and purpose in learning vocabulary from context. Examines Sternberg's model of verbal comprehension acquisition as well as the interaction among vocabulary acquisition and components of the reading process. Finds the effects of comprehension ability and purpose are significant, while the effect of schemata is…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Grade 8, Junior High Schools, Language Acquisition
