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ERIC Number: EJ459562
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0156-6555
Coherence and the Sharing of Meaning: Supporting Underachieving Readers.
Smith, Judith; Elkins, John
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v39 n3 p239-49 1992
A study found that both paradigmatic and syntagmatic aspects of text were important for signifying meaning of text in the reading comprehension of 102 Australian students at 3 age levels (10, 12, and 14 years). Underlying comprehension problems was a lack of prior experience of text topics. Reading preparation through developing shared meanings is recommended. (DB)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Coherence, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Models, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction, Student Experience, Syntax, Text Structure, Underachievement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Theme Issue: Reading Difficulties.