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Peer reviewedBaumann, James F. – Reading World, 1983
Describes a study that explored third- and sixth-grade students' ability to comprehend main ideas after reading natural expository passages taken from their social studies textbooks. Concludes that the children had much difficulty comprehending the passages' main ideas. Offers suggestions for content area teachers to improve reading comprehension.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Grade 3
