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2018

Language and Literacy Education

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Independent reading

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How Do Students Structure Their Silent Reading When Situated In Inquiry Based Pedagogy?, Michelle Cohen Jan 2018

How Do Students Structure Their Silent Reading When Situated In Inquiry Based Pedagogy?, Michelle Cohen

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The purpose of this study was to document the engagement levels and classroom discussions students have after reading their independent reading novel. The specific aim was to see how students respond using their independent reading books when class discussions are centered around an essential question. Classroom reading behaviors, student-led classroom discussions, interviews, and exit tickets were analyzed. The students were engaged as active readers when reading their chosen silent reading book to find the answer to an essential question. After, the students engaged in meaningful conversations using their silent reading books as guides before some students offered personal responses while …


How Choice In Daily Independent Reading Affects Book Talks With Peers, Deirdre Rae Glynn Jan 2018

How Choice In Daily Independent Reading Affects Book Talks With Peers, Deirdre Rae Glynn

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The purpose of this study was to examine any effects that daily choice independent reading had on peer book talks in regard to reading motivation and engagement. The specific aim was to see what happened in weekly peer book talks when students were given daily independent reading time with a book of their choosing. Motivation profiles, audio recording of student talk, anecdotal notes, and student interviews are all analyzed. The implications for implementing daily independent reading with a choice book and peer book talks are discussed.