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Peer reviewedSzabo, Michael; Lamiell-Landy, Ann – Journal of Educational Research, 1981
This study focused on whether reading instruction based on popular youth-oriented television programs increases task involvement or reading achievement scores. After one year, reading scores of classes using television scripts, in addition to regular materials, were significantly higher than those of nontreatment classes. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Popular Culture, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction
