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| Johns, Jerry L. | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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| Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary | 2 |
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Peer reviewedJohns, Jerry L. – Illinois School Research and Development, 1981
After examining how Dolch developed his list of 220 basic sight words and identifying major criticisms of this list, the author reports two studies undertaken to revise the Dolch list. Five advantages of the revised Dolch list over the original are identified and discussed. The revised list is included. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Material Development
Peer reviewedJohns, Jerry L.; And Others – Elementary School Journal, 1977
Examines the original validity of the 220-word Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary, compiled in 1936, and considers whether it accounts for a large percentage of words in current reading usage. (BF)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Basic Vocabulary, Elementary Education, Sight Vocabulary
Peer reviewedJohns, Jerry L. – Reading Improvement, 1971
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Vocabulary, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Instruments
