The Effect of Graphic Representation of Knowledge Structures on ESL Reading Comprehension.

Tang, Gloria

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ERIC Number: EJ445904

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Effect of Graphic Representation of Knowledge Structures on ESL Reading Comprehension.

Tang, Gloria

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, v14 n2 p177-95 Jun 1992

Analysis of the effect of providing a graphic representation of knowledge structures to seventh grade students of English as a Second Language found that the teaching strategy, to which students reacted favorably, facilitated comprehension and immediate recall. (42 references) (Author/CB)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Graphs, Instruction, Junior High Schools, Reading Comprehension, Recall (Psychology), Second Language Learning, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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