Coherence and the Sharing of Meaning: Supporting Underachieving Readers.

Smith, Judith; Elkins, John

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ERIC Number: EJ459562

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Coherence and the Sharing of Meaning: Supporting Underachieving Readers.

Smith, Judith; Elkins, John

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v39 n3 p239-49 1992

A study found that both paradigmatic and syntagmatic aspects of text were important for signifying meaning of text in the reading comprehension of 102 Australian students at 3 age levels (10, 12, and 14 years). Underlying comprehension problems was a lack of prior experience of text topics. Reading preparation through developing shared meanings is recommended. (DB)

Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Coherence, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Models, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction, Student Experience, Syntax, Text Structure, Underachievement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Reading Difficulties.