Pragmatics in the elementary school years: the contribute of mental state language used in narrative and persuasive texts

摘要: The purpose of the current study was to verify whether mental state language (MSL), as derived from narrative and persuasive writings, impacted on pragmatic abilities. Seventy-five third-grade 84 fifth-grade pupils were enrolled. involved two assessment time-points. At T1, writing tasks administered, MSL obtained for both kinds tasks. Three months later at T2, abilities evaluated. Results showed that used in text predicted ability only among fifth graders, controlling gender. These results discussed through lens past investigations new lines research suggested educational context.