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The Effect of Graphic Organizer Instruction on Fourth Graders' Comprehension of Social Studies Text.

Alvermann, Donna E.; And Others – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1984
Two experimental groups of fourth graders received instruction in the use of graphic organizers. Subjects in the control group were taught by the reading-recitation method. Graphic organizer instruction improved students' ability to read and retain social studies information. (RM)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Educational Research, Grade 4, Graphic Organizers