He found that the results are very positive and that the MI theory approach to teaching and assessment has actually led to increased ability in writing and reading, as well as in critical thought, analysis, interpretation, synthesis and overall comprehension. ... Ruggieri found that including a wide range of genres, activities, and assessment strategies that incorporated the principles of the MI theory, her students were able to thoroughly understand the material covered in class, as well as see its relevance in the real world. 3. ... In her own Language Arts classroom she developed MI theor...

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In this regard Showalter (2004), Egan (2005) and Moore (2002) recommend activities such as mental imagery, gossip, play, mystery, maintaining reading journals and writing response essays. ... Teachers take it as their responsibility to impart information regarding literary genres, specific socio-cultural context of the text and interpretations of selected critics. ...

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