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The Effects of Purpose and Frequency on Vocabulary Learning from Written Context of High and Low Ability Reading Comprehenders.
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Stanley, Patricia D.; Ginther, Dean W. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1991
Investigates the effects of purpose for reading and frequency of encounters with unknown words in written context on learning from context tasks performed by 119 sixth grade good and poor reading comprehenders. Finds no significant interactions, resulting at least partial support for Robert Sternberg's model of verbal comprehension. (MG)
Descriptors: Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Models, Reading Ability
The Effects of Vocabulary Instruction on Readers' Ability to Make Causal Connections.
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Medo, Mary A.; Ryder, Randall J. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1993
Investigates the effects of teaching text-specific vocabulary on eighth graders' comprehension of expository text and their ability to make causal connections. Finds that vocabulary instruction prior to reading improves comprehension, regardless of the student's reading ability and that text-specific vocabulary instruction improves subjects'…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Junior High Schools, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension
Exploring Effects of the Keyword Method on Limited English Proficient Students' Vocabulary Recall and Comprehension.
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Zhang, Zhigang; Schumm, Jeanne Shay – Reading Research and Instruction, 2000
Studies the effectiveness of the keyword method of learning vocabulary employed by students with limited English proficiency (LEP). Finds this method appears to be effective in helping LEP students to recall word definitions rapidly and efficiently, to comprehend sentences, and to retain vocabulary learning over a one-week period. (NH)
Descriptors: Grade 5, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Language Processing
Storytelling in the Language Arts Classroom.
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Cooter, Robert B., Jr. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1991
Describes a four-step process by which teachers can select and present stories in the reading/language arts classroom. Discusses three storytelling-related strategies (Directed Listening-Thinking Activity, Storytelling Maps, and Folktale Updates) useful for developing reading/listening comprehension and vocabulary. Presents procedures for…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Listening Comprehension, Listening Skills, Reading Comprehension
Schema and Purpose in Reading Comprehension and Learning Vocabulary from Context.
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Barnes, 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
Comprehending Expository Text: Promising Strategies for Struggling Readers and Students with Reading Disabilities?
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Hall, Leigh A. – Reading Research and Instruction, 2004
This article examines studies that have attempted to help increase comprehension of expository text for students who are struggling readers and/or have reading disabilities. In doing so, this review reveals that (a) few studies have explicitly claimed to include these students in their work and (b) future research needs to include larger numbers…
Descriptors: Reading Research, Literature Reviews, Expository Writing, Reading Comprehension