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A Comparative Study Of The Vocabulary Of Five Basal Reading Series, Judith O. Young
A Comparative Study Of The Vocabulary Of Five Basal Reading Series, Judith O. Young
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Introduction
Much emphasis is being placed on the teaching of reading today, and yet students are still needing remedial help. The author's interest in the vocabulary comparability of basal reading textbooks began when trying to place a remedial student into a corresponding level in another basal series—there was no way to know if the vocabulary levels corresponded.
Through professional discussions with others it was found that many had faced this same problem with two types of students: l) Those transferring to a new school from a school system using another basal series; and, 2) Those needing additional remedial help. This …