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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 …
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.