The Effect of Background Knowledge on the Reading Comprehension of Ninth Graders.

Stevens, Kathleen C.

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Effect of Background Knowledge on the Reading Comprehension of Ninth Graders.

Stevens, Kathleen C.

Journal of Reading Behavior, v12 n2 p151-54 Sum 1980

Results of this investigation indicate that the possession of high prior knowledge concerning the topic read greatly aided comprehension of that topic. (HOD)

Descriptors: Grade 9, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research

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Language: English

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