Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Reading--Kindergarten; Group reading;
Abstract
This study examined the effects of literature circles on literary learning for kindergarten students. Fourteen children were divided into groups for the purpose of reading and discussing several different fictional stories over a 6-month period. A wide variety of literature was used that reflected the units of study for each month. The children met in literature circles weekly to discuss a story with their peers. Anecdotal records and observations indicated that the students were demonstrating an increased interest in literature. A comparison of pre- and post-tests showed growth in the students' abilities to analyze and interpret stories. (Real names of the students were not used in this paper.)
Year of Submission
2000
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Rick C. Traw
Date Original
2000
Object Description
1 PDF file (30 pages)
Copyright
©2000 Jayne Purdy
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Purdy, Jayne, "Circles of literary learning in the kindergarten classroom" (2000). Graduate Research Papers. 1369.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1369
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons
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