ERIC Number: EJ1352692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Nov
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1525-7401
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4837
Improving Reading Comprehension for Adolescents with Language and Learning Disorders
Hall-Mills, Shannon; Marante, Leesa; Tonello, Breanna; Johnson, Lauren
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v44 n1 p62-71 Nov 2022
The present case study illustrates the use of explicit text structure intervention for expository reading comprehension with three adolescents with language learning disabilities (LLD). We investigated whether it was feasible to provide direct instruction on the identification of signal words that denote compare-contrast relations between concepts, the purpose and nature of expository text structures, and the use of graphic organizers to assist in retell of target passages and compare-contrast text comprehension. The intervention was effective in improving participants' text structure identification, signal word recognition, and comprehension of compare-contrast text. This preliminary case study demonstrates that a short-term text structure intervention is feasible and can benefit adolescents with LLD who struggle with expository reading comprehension. Implications for clinical and educational services and future directions for research are provided.
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Adolescents, Middle School Students, Learning Disabilities, Reading Instruction, Reading Improvement, Students with Disabilities, Text Structure, Instructional Materials, Intervention, Instructional Effectiveness, Word Recognition, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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