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Peer reviewedDuffelmeyer, Frederick A. – Journal of Reading, 1980
Reports that an approach in which college students enacted skits developed around vocabulary words proved more effective than a traditional approach to teaching vocabulary. (MKM)
Descriptors: Drama, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Reading Research
Peer reviewedKlasky, Charles – Journal of Reading, 1979
Humorous stories and comedy routines can form the basis for individual oral reading and comprehension activities and for group skits. (MKM)
Descriptors: Humor, Interpretive Reading, Junior High Schools, Motivation Techniques
