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Peer reviewedHewitt, Graham – Reading, 1979
Suggests that reading comprehension is a special case of language comprehension; considers the effect of prior knowledge and experience on recall of meanings; points to the role of "scripts" (information accumulated about a situation, word, or concept) in reading comprehension; and outlines implications for teachers. (GT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Knowledge Level, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
