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Peer reviewedJoag-dev, Chitra; Steffensen, Margaret S. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1980
Describes studies illustrating how shared cultural knowledge (or lack of it) can affect reading comprehension, as well as those experiments directed to story structure. Implications for teachers and librarians are discussed. Forty-two references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cross Cultural Studies, Library Material Selection
Peer reviewedBarney, LeRoy; Miller, Donald – Science and Children, 1973
It can be helpful in learning science if the teacher places some emphasis on reading and comprehending language correctly. Described are few points of language which children find difficulty in understanding. (PS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Library Material Selection
