Vocabulary Difficulty, Prior Knowledge, and Text Comprehension.

Stahl, Steven A.; Jacobson, Michael G.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Vocabulary Difficulty, Prior Knowledge, and Text Comprehension.

Stahl, Steven A.; Jacobson, Michael G.

Journal of Reading Behavior, v18 n4 p309-23 1986

Examines the relative importance of vocabulary difficulty and prior knowledge on comprehension of narrative passages. Finds that knowledge-based preinstruction can significantly improve comprehension of a text dealing with an unfamiliar topic, but cannot compensate for difficult text vocabulary. (RS)

Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Difficulty Level, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research, Vocabulary

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Language: English

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