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Teaching Word Connotations: An Alternative Strategy.

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Baldwin, R. Scott; And Others – Reading World, 1981

Proposes feature analysis, which actively involves students in the learning process, capitalizes on their experiential backgrounds, and uses context as a means of teaching sensitivity to word connotations. (FL)

Descriptors: Distinctive Features (Language), Reading Instruction, Reading Skills, Secondary Education

The Effect of Semantic Feature Analysis on the Reading Comprehension of Learning Disabled Students.

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Anders, Patricia L. – 1983

A study investigated whether semantic feature analysis (SFA) significantly improves the content related vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension of adolescent, learning disabled readers. SFA is a set of vocabulary development activities designed to help students categorize vocabulary words and compare related ideas. Subjects, 62 learning…

Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking, Distinctive Features (Language), High Schools