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ERIC Number: EJ632731
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0023-8333
Deriving Word Meaning from Written Context: A Multicomponential Skill.
Fukkink, Ruben G.; Blok, Henk; de Glopper, Kees
Language Learning, v51 n3 p477-96 Sep 2001
A cross-sectional study with Dutch first language learners from Grades 2,4, and 6 was conducted to investigate their ability to derive word meaning from written context. Used a multicomponential measure that involved the percentage of correct attributes, inclusion of false attributes, and contextualization. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Cross Sectional Studies, Dutch, Elementary School Students, Grade 2, Grade 4, Grade 6, Language Acquisition, Measures (Individuals), Semantics, Uncommonly Taught Languages, Written Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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