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Peer reviewedCasteel, Clifton A. – Reading Improvement, 1990
Examines whether text-material presented in "chunks" or phrases significantly improves the reading comprehension of 50 eighth grade students composed of 2 reading ability groups. Finds that "chunking" sentences into meaningful units of thought aids low-ability readers more than high-ability readers. (MG)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes
