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Download full textMarzano, Robert J.; And Others – 1991
Basic words have been defined as those from which other words can be derived semantically. The assumption underlying the instructional utility of a list of basic words is that a knowledge of them would provide a key to the understanding of a much larger set of related words. Although it has been shown that there are far too many basic words in the…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedNegin, Gary A.; Krugler, Dee – Journal of Reading, 1980
Details a study indicating that the minimal level of literacy necessary for adults in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is very high. Provides a master list of vocabulary words, symbols, numbers, abbreviations, computational skills, and writing skills needed for functional literacy. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adults, Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Functional Literacy
