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Rudolf Flesch | |
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| Born | 8 May 1911 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 5 October 1986 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Flesch–Kincaid readability tests |
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| Notable works | Why Johnny Can't Read |
Rudolf Franz Flesch (8 May 1911 – 5 October 1986) was an Austrian-born naturalized American author (noted for his book Why Johnny Can't Read), and also a readability expert and writing consultant who was a vigorous proponent of plain English in the United States.[1] He created the Flesch Reading Ease test and was co-creator of the Flesch–Kincaid readability tests. Flesch advocated use of phonics rather than sight reading to enable students to sound-out unfamiliar words.[1]
- ^ a b "Why Johnny Can't Read - 1950's Education". Enotes.com. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009.