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Kirylo, James D.; Millet, Courtney P. – Reading Improvement, 2000
Discusses briefly the process of comprehension. Argues that graphic organizers can be used as a practical tool while using basal readers, tapping into prior knowledge, cultivating active participation, and fostering an understanding of conceptual relationships, thus leading to a facilitation of comprehension. (SR)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Graphic Organizers, Instructional Improvement