World Knowledge to Word Knowledge.

Crais, Elizabeth R.

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Publication Date: 1990

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World Knowledge to Word Knowledge.

Crais, Elizabeth R.

Topics in Language Disorders, v10 n3 p45-62 Jun 1990

This article focuses on development, elaboration, and measurement of word repertoire from world knowledge, as well as factors affecting the word-learning process and vocabulary assessment and remediation methods such as definition and association tasks. Several alternatives for vocabulary expansion based on world knowledge principles are also discussed. (PB)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Context Effect, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Knowledge Level, Language Handicaps, Language Processing, Language Skills, Reading Instruction, Student Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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