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ERIC Number: EJ562412
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
Beginner-Oriented Texts in Literature-Based Classrooms: The Segue for a Few Struggling Readers.
Cole, Ardith Davis
Reading Teacher, v51 n6 p488-501 Mar 1998
Studies one struggling reader and her self-directed pathways to progress as she consistently chose old basal-sounding, beginner-oriented materials over newer, aesthetically constructed literature. Investigates differences between beginner-oriented texts and aesthetically constructed literature. Concludes some struggling readers need repetitious experiences in simple text structures that rely on high-frequency vocabulary. (SR)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Difficulties, Reading Improvement, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Reading Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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