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The Effects Of Self-Illustrating On Reading Comprehension In A Single-Subject Design, Vanessa Sitterberg, Martha Pelaez Jan 2013

The Effects Of Self-Illustrating On Reading Comprehension In A Single-Subject Design, Vanessa Sitterberg, Martha Pelaez

Vanessa Sitterberg

With the use of an Alternating Treatment with no Baseline design, the effect of self-illustrating a reading passage on reading comprehension was examined. An Illustrating treatment and a Non-Illustrating treatment were used. Results show that the participant who enjoys artistic activities had improved reading comprehension accuracy during the illustrating treatment.


Working Memory: The Reading And Math Connection, Connie Mcdonald, Steven A. Mcdonald Mar 2010

Working Memory: The Reading And Math Connection, Connie Mcdonald, Steven A. Mcdonald

Connie McDonald

Current research on the connections between reading, math, and working memory in K – 3 children is explored.


It's Not Just About Speed: The Role Of Prosody In Reading Fluency Instruction, Kathy Kersul-Wiener Jan 2007

It's Not Just About Speed: The Role Of Prosody In Reading Fluency Instruction, Kathy Kersul-Wiener

Kathy Kersul-Wiener

With direct instruction in elements of prosody, teachers can see improvements in assessment scores, as well as hearing better readers who understand that reading isn't just about reading fast.