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Phonics Intervention Supports In 3rd-6th Grade, Nicole Embury

Masters Projects

Older students have gaps in their foundational literacy skills, especially phonics. This project explores the causes of the literacy skills gaps and what types of interventions and instruction can support closing those phonics skills gaps in students who are in third through sixth grade. Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory framework provides systematic, explicit instruction to support students in their phonics and reading skills. Although this research focuses on students' skills, how teachers supply the instruction is essential to helping students. This project provides various assessments to narrow down where a student is missing a skill and some activities to support the student …

Knowledge Building Through Interdisciplinary Units, Jessica A. Deboer

Masters Projects

Research demonstrates that developing a strong knowledge base is vitally important for students to demonstrate comprehension in reading. Comprehension strategies are an important skill to learn, but can only be utilized if a student has background knowledge of the subject. Schema theory supports the idea that knowledge is most effectively acquired through networks of prior knowledge built into the brain’s long term memory. The more vocabulary and concept knowledge a person has in their network of schemata the easier it is for them to connect and hold onto new information. An interdisciplinary curriculum can grow students' knowledge and their comprehension …

Coaching And Developing Non-Certified Instructional Staff In Key Literacy Practices, Holly Nicole Bigos

Masters Projects

Paraprofessionals are vital staff members of elementary schools that often provide small group instruction for struggling students to develop key literacy skills. Despite the critical contribution paraprofessionals can provide, schools often neglect to adequately train and develop these staff members to support students’ instructional literacy needs. This project explores the relevant history of paraprofessional staff in schools and the current need for increased development and support of these staff members. Additionally, modern sustainable solutions are explored to develop paraprofessional literacy knowledge and instructional skills for these vital staff members. Programming recommendations are grounded in adult learning theory, feedback and coaching, …

"These Lyrics But It's The Opening Of A Ted Talk" - A Public Speaking Activity Inspired By Tiktok, Abby Ferrell

Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal

This activity encourages students to practice delivery skills in a fun and laid-back way that connects to social media. This activity can be used in-person or online and is intended for public speaking, oral/interpersonal communication, and introductory theatre classes. Based on content creator Madeleine Chalk’s “These lyrics but it’s the opening of a TED Talk” videos, students will deliver song lyrics as if they were giving a TED talk. In doing so, they will practice delivery skills such as eye contact, vocal variety, and body language. After the activity, students will debrief on the mechanics of delivery, audience engagement, and …

Increasing The Level Of English Language Learners Mathematical Word Problem Skills Using Language Interventions, Hannah M. Frederick

Masters Projects

This project highlights the possible solutions to the ever-increasing achievement gap between English Language Learners and native-English speaking students in United States’ schools. Standardized assessments are composed of mathematical word problems so instead of students being tested on their math abilities, they are also being tested on their reading comprehension. This adds an additional difficulty for English Language Learners who are in the process of learning English. This project outlines a plan to increase ELLs word problem skills through the explicit teaching of vocabulary and reading comprehension. These interventions will allow ELLs to improve their English abilities in a mathematical …

Effective Reading Intervention In The Intermediate Grades, Cassandra Baas

Masters Projects

Reading proficiency among intermediate-grade students remains below expected grade level, necessitating a comprehensive approach to teaching reading intervention. Research indicates that students struggling with reading often exhibit difficulties in both foundational skills and comprehension. To address these challenges, a multicomponent intervention combining explicit skill instruction with engaging comprehension practice is needed. A cognitive science framework, emphasizing active learning, metacognition, and the role of automatic decoding in freeing working memory for comprehension, is essential. Additionally, a reader-response perspective is beneficial, as it encourages deep engagement and critical thinking, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading.

Effective intervention requires a deep …

Front Matter, Keb Editorial Board

Kentucky English Bulletin

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The Importance Of Keeping Hobbies, Becca Adkins

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Full Issue, Keb Editorial Board

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Parker Hannifan Purpose In Action Project, Gavin Barrows

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Time And Time Again, Hannah Mcguffin

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Anti-Homeless Architecture, Jonah Savage

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Legalization Of Physician Assisted Suicide, Emilia Clemons

Kentucky English Bulletin

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The Athlete From A Small Town, Dontrell Mason

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Wondering The World, Reesiann Hendricks

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Cereal Or No Cereal, Harley Taylor

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Love’S Game, Jade Zornes

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Challenged Gender Norms Surrounding The Vietnam War As Portrayed In Tim O’Brien’S The Things They Carried, Mehek Gupta

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Blurring Gender Norms In Tim O’Brien’S The Things They Carried, Helen Le

Kentucky English Bulletin

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On Being “Illegal”, Gokul Achaththekoot

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Controversy With Standardized Testing, Meili Caldwell

Kentucky English Bulletin

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This Will Be The Day That I Die, Emma Hyman

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Strike!, Nathaniel Ice

Kentucky English Bulletin

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I See You Already Made Up Your Mind, Katelynn Mrusak

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Spring Sonnet, Madeline Hoefflin

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Inclusive Sexual Education In United States’ Public Schools, Ella Diehl

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Gerrymandering, Redistricting, And State Legislatures, John Rutherford

Kentucky English Bulletin

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0:00, Isabella Howard

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Sun And Moon, Ava Vanderkolff

Kentucky English Bulletin

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Ending United States Economic Sanctions, Ayushi Sen

Kentucky English Bulletin

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