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An Experimental Study Of Leisure Reading In The Eighth Grade, Georgia Mcelwain
An Experimental Study Of Leisure Reading In The Eighth Grade, Georgia Mcelwain
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The problem of the study was: To test the effect of free reading in the eighth grade, having materials provided with a range of difficulties suited to the differences in ability of the pupils.
Vocabulary Study As A Means Of Increasing Speed And Comprehension In Reading, Florence Hunnicutt
Vocabulary Study As A Means Of Increasing Speed And Comprehension In Reading, Florence Hunnicutt
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
There is a need for a clearer understanding of the methods by which vocabularies can be enlarged most effectively. Results of experiments indicate that pupils are unable to recognize their own deficiencies and needs in respect to the meanings of words; consequently they need some type of guidance in enlarging their meaning vocabularies. Teachers are agreed that word lists are a non-effective device. They are agreed, too, that not one or a few techniques are being used to teach the meanings of new words, but many techniques. The two most effective seem to be (1) relating the word to former …