On the road to literature discussion groups: Teacher scaffolding during preparatory experiences

Reading Research and Instruction

Volumn 44, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 1-20

  Maloch, Beth ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

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EID: 18444378454     PISSN: 08860246     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19388070409558424     Document Type: Article

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