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Comprehension Performances of Explanatory Texts in French Language According to Their Characteristics: Evidence for 1229 Children from 2nd to 9th Grade

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Aparicio, Xavier; Mégalakaki, Olga; Drai-Zerbib, Véronique; Baccino, Thierry – Scientific Studies of Reading, 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of explanatory texts characteristics on comprehension performances in children from 2nd to 9th grade. Method: Several metrics have been applied to 40 explanatory texts, accounting for length, complexity and age accuracy. Children were asked to read an age-appropriate text, and answer…

Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, French, Student Characteristics, Elementary School Students