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Peer reviewedGraves, Michael F.; Duin, Ann H. – Educational Perspectives, 1985
Elaborates on the conjecture that the words used in speech and writing have a powerful effect on perceptions of what is said and written. Reviews three distinct goals of instruction that are designed to promote students' expressive vocabularies. Suggests approaches for promoting students' active use of words. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Language Arts, Language Skills
