How Effective Are Pictures in Basal Readers?.

Legenza, Alice; Knafle, June D.

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Publication Date: 1978-Nov

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How Effective Are Pictures in Basal Readers?

Legenza, Alice; Knafle, June D.

Reading Teacher, v32 n2 p170-73 Nov 1978

When a formula for assessing the language stimulation value of pictures was applied to several basal readers, the results indicated that most of the pictures were of low potency or stimulation potential. (MKM)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Basic Reading, Beginning Reading, Educational Research, Illustrations, Language Acquisition, Pictorial Stimuli, Primary Education, Reading Materials, Textbooks

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Language: English

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