Descriptor
| Cloze Procedure | 2 |
| Error Analysis (Language) | 2 |
| Readability Formulas | 2 |
| Cognitive Processes | 1 |
| Contrastive Linguistics | 1 |
| Language Instruction | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Readability | 1 |
| Reading Materials | 1 |
| Reading Processes | 1 |
| Reading Research | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| System | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedLaroche, Jacques M. – System, 1979
The methodology used to determine readability of English texts (cloze procedure and word lists) is not applicable to foreign-language material. Linguistic variables are proposed as the basis for readability formulas. Contrastive and error analysis are possible strategies. (JB)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Language Instruction
Black, Mary C. – 1979
A study examined whether (1) there are untested indices of difficulty that can be used to enhance the accuracy of readability formulas, (2) the same readability formula can be used to assess the readability of text for mature and immature readers and for good and poor readers, and (3) some one model of the reading process or some synthesis of…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Cognitive Processes, Error Analysis (Language), Models
