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Peer reviewedWatson, Rita – Research in the Teaching of English, 1987
Describes two studies of word meaning acquisition among children. Concludes that (1) even very young children can learn new words and their meanings on basis of linguistic expressions and in absence of direct experience with referents, and (2) that particular forms of discourse (e.g., narrative and dialogue) can render new meanings more accessible…
Descriptors: Child Language, Definitions, Educational Research, Language Acquisition
