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ERIC Number: EJ421181
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0510
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Effects of Chunked Text-Material on Reading Comprehension of High and Low Ability Readers.
Casteel, Clifton A.
Reading Improvement, v27 n4 p269-75 Win 1990
Examines whether text-material presented in "chunks" or phrases significantly improves the reading comprehension of 50 eighth grade students composed of 2 reading ability groups. Finds that "chunking" sentences into meaningful units of thought aids low-ability readers more than high-ability readers. (MG)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes, Reading Research, Reading Strategies, Text Structure
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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