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Aukerman, Maren S. – Research in the Teaching of English, 2007
This study offers an alternative to traditional notions of scaffolding for reading comprehension by tracing the evolution of a fifth-grade small group literature conversation in which the teacher sought to displace himself as "primary knower" (Berry, 1981) in the conversation. The study examines how the teacher shared evaluation with his…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
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Slater, Wayne H.; And Others – Research in the Teaching of English, 1988
Reports on a study using 126 university freshmen to examine the effects of instruction and practice in a discourse structure reading and writing strategy focusing on main ideas, supporting ideas, and central ideas. Indicates the discourse structure treatment is effective and worthy of further study. (NH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College Freshmen, Content Area Writing, Discourse Analysis