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An Analysis of Reading Comprehension Questions in Kenyan English Textbooks

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Reading comprehension is a valued skill worldwide. In Kenya, reading comprehension is taught through English textbooks. In this study, we analyzed the reading comprehension exercises in the English textbooks for Standard 4 and Standard 5. Results indicate a strong emphasis on questions that can be answered directly from the text and questions that connect to a reader’s background. A brief discussion of content is provided as well as limitations and future directions.

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Beerwinkle, A., McKeown, D. An Analysis of Reading Comprehension Questions in Kenyan English Textbooks. Tech Know Learn 26, 429–441 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-021-09502-9

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