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Sight Words And Phonics: The Connection That Helps Early Elementary Students Read Fluently, Stephanie Mulder
Sight Words And Phonics: The Connection That Helps Early Elementary Students Read Fluently, Stephanie Mulder
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if combining phonics and memorized vocabulary words into the reading instruction for Tier 2 students would increase fluency speed. For six weeks the researcher introduced Dolch sight words according to grade level to Tier 2 students. This was done in addition to the typical phonics instruction done in the general education classroom and Tier 2 resource room. At the beginning of each week students were given a list of 20 new vocabulary words. Throughout the week, students were asked to use these words in sentences, find them in books, and …
Video Self-Modeling, Reading Aloud, Or Silent Reading: Effects Of Strategies On Fluency, Rebekah J. Vande Kamp
Video Self-Modeling, Reading Aloud, Or Silent Reading: Effects Of Strategies On Fluency, Rebekah J. Vande Kamp
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research is to explore the most effective strategy for children to engage in during Read to Self to increase their fluency. Fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression; and is an important aspect of being a successful reader. In this study, three 2nd grade classes will engage in different Read to Self strategies. One class will be doing silent reading. Another class will be reading their books aloud to themselves. A third class will be using video self-modeling, which is recording themselves reading their books out loud on Chromebooks and watching …
Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet
Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Writing is a foundational tool and skill that appears in schools and classrooms around the world. As writing takes on many different forms and is taught in many different ways, one thing remains the same: its purpose is to get a message to the audience. However, the audience should not be limited to an English teacher in an English classroom. This literature review shows the connection of writing and the importance of its use outside of the regular English classroom and being infused into other content areas. As a simple tool to integrate into those other classrooms, writing can boost …
Bell Ringer Activity To Retain Chinese, Rebecca Baucum
Bell Ringer Activity To Retain Chinese, Rebecca Baucum
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Many high school students have difficulty retaining Chinese characters. Students are expected to memorize Chinese characters from each lesson to enhance further learning. Chinese language teachers introduce an average of 20 new vocabulary words during a given lesson. Students are expected to pronounce and know how to write these new words during the first week they are introduced and master them during the following week. A tool that may be useful to engage students at the beginning of a Chinese class is the bell ringer activity. This study seeks to determine through analysis whether the bell ringer activity may be …
Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt
Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Fluent reading has become a national focus area in education. Research suggests the connection of fluent readers to economic success. Researchers revealed a link between academic failure, crime, and violence because of illiteracy. This literature review examines articles that address the importance of providing direct reading instruction to improve fluency. Researchers identified early identification, ongoing quality professional development, and quality direct instruction as key components to improve reading fluency.
The Impact Of Technology Selection On Student Literacy Achievement, Elizabeth Daggett
The Impact Of Technology Selection On Student Literacy Achievement, Elizabeth Daggett
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if prekindergarten students could increase literacy achievement and motivation when the educator selects the technology based on learning goals and the Iowa Early Learning Standards. High quality technology applications were provided during whole group, small group, and learning centers. Data was collected through quantitative means using Teaching Strategies GOLD and the Individual Growth and Development Indicators (IGDI) test scores. Analysis of the data collected suggests that the prekindergarten student’s GOLD and IGDI scores increased as specific technology integration was implemented in the classroom.
Effects Of Upper Elementary Grade Reading Buddies On Literacy Skill Concepts Development In At Risk Preschool Students, Brianna Cleland
Effects Of Upper Elementary Grade Reading Buddies On Literacy Skill Concepts Development In At Risk Preschool Students, Brianna Cleland
Celebration of Research
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of peer reading buddies on early literacy skill acquisition in preschool students. Data was collected over an eight-week period. Following a four-week period of general classroom instruction, a reading buddy partnership was developed with a fifth-grade class. Peers from fifth grade read with preschool students twice a week over a four-week period for a total of eight sessions. Following the treatment period, quantitative data was collected and analyzed. Analysis suggests that peer reading buddies enhances literacy skills in preschool students—especially in the areas involving the use and appreciation of books.