Investigating Techniques for Teaching Word Meanings.

Gipe, Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ206152

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

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Investigating Techniques for Teaching Word Meanings.

Gipe, Joan

Reading Research Quarterly, v14 n4 p624-44 1978-79

Describes a study which examined the effectiveness of four methods for teaching word meanings. The context method was found to be more effective than the use of category labels and dictionary practice. Associating new words with familiar synonyms was also supported. (MKM)

Descriptors: Context Clues, Elementary Education, Reading Processes, Reading Research, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary, Vocabulary Development, Word Study Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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