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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Reading (Elementary); Literacy--Study and teaching (Elementary); Reading comprehension;

Abstract

This paper contains an instructional unit designed for teaching elementary students who struggle with reading comprehension. The literacy strategies that comprise the unit are grounded in the relevant research-based literature that is cited and referenced in the paper. Methods for instructional delivery are included as well as detailed lessons. Literacy strategy lessons were developed to connect fiction and non-fiction mentor texts with written responses. Discussion of multicultural literature is suggested as an engagement strategy to encourage voluntary summer reading. Student access to high-interest reading material as well as free-choice were major components affecting elementary students' reading development and growth during summer months.

Year of Submission

2016

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

First Advisor

Timothy G. Weih

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Date Original

2016

Object Description

1 PDF file (110 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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