The Effects of Thematic-Fantasy Play Training on the Development of Children's Story Comprehension.

Pellegrini, A. D.; Galda, Lee

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Publication Date: 1982

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The Effects of Thematic-Fantasy Play Training on the Development of Children's Story Comprehension.

Pellegrini, A. D.; Galda, Lee

American Educational Research Journal, v19 n3 p443-52 Fall 1982

The effects of three modes of story reconstruction training on the development of children's story comprehension are examined. One hundred and eight children in grades K-2 were assigned randomly to one of three training conditions: thematic-fantasy play, adult-lead discussion, or drawing. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Criterion Referenced Tests, Early Childhood Education, Listening Comprehension, Pretend Play, Reading Tests, Recall (Psychology), Story Reading, Story Telling, Thematic Approach

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Language: English

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