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Comprehension Strategy Instruction in the Intermediate Grades.
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Taylor, Barbara M.; Frye, Barbara J. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1992
Investigates the effects of an experimental set of reading lessons focusing on strategies applied to social studies textbook material. Finds that, in three of four comparisons, students receiving weekly strategy lessons were better at summarizing social studies material than were control subjects. Finds no differences between groups in terms of…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Reading Comprehension
Reciprocal Teaching of Social Studies in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms.
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Lederer, Jeffrey M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2000
This study examined the effectiveness of reciprocal teaching during social studies instruction with several students with learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms (grades 4-6). Results indicated that all students improved their performance on comprehension measures and students with learning disabilities significantly improved their ability…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities