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Ollmann, Hilda E. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Describes a method of generating a flow chart which indicates the multiple cause and effect relationships in literature and content area texts. Argues that this teaching strategy aids in the comprehension of difficult text. (RS)
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Content Area Reading, Learning Strategies, Literature Appreciation

Lubell, Marcia; Townsend, Ruth – Journal of Reading, 1989
Describes a methodology for teaching the complex prose structures common to nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature. Identifies modifying structures, conditional structures, and periodic sentences as stumbling blocks for students. Argues that students should be taught the effect of these structures on the meaning of both the sentence and the…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Nineteenth Century Literature, Novels