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Effects of Chunked Text-Material on Reading Comprehension of High and Low Ability Readers.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Casteel, Clifton A. – Reading Improvement, 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
Basal Sidenotes: Do They Effect the Comprehension of Poor Readers.
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Casteel, Clifton A. – Reading Improvement, 1993
Evaluates the effectiveness of "sidenotes" designed to improve reading comprehension and foster self-independence among poor-ability eighth-grade readers. Finds no significant effect associated with basal reading passages containing "sidenotes." (RS)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Grade 8, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness