The Vocabulary-Comprehension Relationship across the Disciplines: Implications for Instruction
The main purpose of vocabulary instruction is to enhance and support reading comprehension. This goal spans across the grade levels and different disciplines and is supported by a plethora of research. In recent years, a great deal of needed attention has been finally given to academic vocabulary an...
Main Authors: | Janis Harmon, Karen Wood |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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Series: | Education Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/3/101 |
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