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Small Groups: A New Dimension in Learning.
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Smagorinsky, Peter – English Journal, 1989
Suggests the following small group activities for improving reading comprehension: (1) introductory activities; (2) studying symbolic episodes; (3) synthesizing ideas within a literary unit; and (4) weaning students from teacher dependence. (JAD)
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