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Johnston, William R. – Journal of Reading, 1988
Provides a list of 480 heteronyms, suggesting study in this area to stimulate students' interest in building vocabulary as well as in language study generally. (NH)
Descriptors: Context Clues, Definitions, English Curriculum, Language Acquisition

Lehr, Fran – Journal of Reading, 1984
Examines several approaches to vocabulary development that are alternatives to direct vocabulary instruction. (AEA)
Descriptors: Classification, College Students, Humor, Language Acquisition

Rubin, Dorothy – Journal of Reading, 1971
Discusses the college open admissions policy and the difficulties for those who enter without sufficient reading skills to do college work. Outlines the content, organization, and teaching approach of a developmental reading course for such students. (RW)
Descriptors: College Admission, Critical Reading, Developmental Reading, Language Acquisition