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Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension, 2007.
An action research study on reading comprehension at the third grade level.
3,331 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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In this paper, the writer researches the subject of reading comprehension at the third grade level. The particular issue of vocabulary has been selected to further focus this study. The writer notes that students at the third grade level appear to lag in their acquisition of vocabulary, which affects their reading comprehension at this level. The writer points out that due to the varied perspectives on teaching vocabulary, it would appear that a varied approach is needed in teaching vocabulary in terms of reading comprehension. The writer maintains that context, symbols and media all have a place in teaching vocabulary, although none of these things should take precedence over the others. The paper also includes appendix, definitions and additional sources.
Outline:
Problem Statement
Proof of the Problem
Chart #1a Vocabulary
Chart#1b Word Use
Chart #1c
Word Use
Chart #1d
Reading Comprehension
Goals and Objectives
Setting
School Community
Role of the Writer
Problem Rationale
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"Although this drop in proficiency is not as dramatic as noted across the state of Georgia, this drop should be taken as a suggestion that a problem may exist with student comprehension of the material being taught. It is interesting to note, however, that while the percentage of students meeting or exceeding the AYP requirements dropped, the percentage of students showing advanced proficiency actually increased. However, the total of 81.1% of students meeting or exceeding the AYP requirements is one that suggests that our students do not receive adequate Reading instruction. A goal of 100% reading proficiency does not seem unreasonable, if Magnolia Elementary School is going to prepare students to be competent individuals entering the business world."
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Reading Comprehension, 2007.
A discussion of how to increase reading comprehension of students in middle school.
1,722 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper addresses the problem of weak reading skills in middle school students, and suggests educational approaches to improving reading comprehension in particular. The author recommends that teachers, the instructional and/or educational materials and the educational policies should be at the forefront in assisting middle school children to acquire the reading comprehension skills they need. The role of each is described in the paper. Additionally, accommodations are recommended for children with special educational needs. The paper also lists the five essential components of reading instruction, describing the importance of each one. The paper concludes by stating students also take responsibility for their reading progress by practicing regularly.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Factors to increasing the reading comprehension abilities of the middle graders
The Teachers
Provision of More time for the Students
Maintenance of Research Based Curriculum and Instructional Approaches Regarding Reading Comprehension
Reference List
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"Indeed, there have been recent studies conducted which reveal that reading and comprehension is becoming a challenging tasks for the teachers, particularly when they are handling the students from the middle grades. Students who are in the in their middle age of learning are already being taught for proper reading and comprehension. However, there are reports that show that there are increasing number of students who have gone to higher levels but "are still not fully equipped with the right reading and comprehension perspectives," thus a big task to teachers and other educational facilitators nowadays is how to increase the reading comprehension of students in the middle school (Snow, 2002)."
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Reading Comprehension, 2002.
A review of three articles on overcoming reading comprehension problems.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper identifies the techniques present in three articles that focus specifically on reading comprehension and how educational methods address learning disabilities in terms of reading comprehension and writing performance.
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Improving Reading Comprehension, 2006.
A review of the importance of teaching reading and comprehension and how to successfully teach these skills.
3,522 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper attempts to analyze the best possible practices to improve the reading and comprehension of students, particularly elementary school students. This paper identifies the characteristics of elementary students and categorizes the different approaches used when teaching elementary students reading and comprehension.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Research and Plan Solution Strategy
The Teachers
Additional Time
High-Quality Research Based Curriculum and Instruction
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
Other Important Instructional Methods
Preschool and Early Literacy Opportunities
Implementation Plan and Matrix
Evaluation/Assessment Plan
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"There has been much debate about phonics instruction. However, recent research has given phonics another look and has determined phonic instruction is needed (Hempenstall, 2002). Students that master phonics will have the decoding process in hand and can focus on building fluency and comprehension. Use direct, systematic explicit phonics instruction as a primary component of a reading program. CIEA states, "Systematic instruction includes a carefully selected set of letter-sound relationships that are organized into a logical sequence, and explicit are programs that provide teachers with specific directions for the teaching of these relationship" (Hempenstall, 2002). The issue is not whether to use phonics or whole language in reading instruction. "Rather, the issue is how phonics is used; as a primary component of a reading program, as well as when we use phonics; at the beginning reading level" (Hempenstall, 2002). "
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Reading Comprehension Methods, 2002.
An insight into reading comprehension methods for college students through article reviews.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses reading comprehension methods for college students, and examines five articles published in "Reading Teacher, Reading Improvement, Reading Research and Instruction, and Reading Horizons" in order to compare current reading strategies.
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Reading Comprehension and Fluency, 2008.
An analysis of four articles with regards to students reading comprehension and fluency.
1,359 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews four scholarly articles which address reading comprehension and reading fluency. The paper looks at the main considerations of each paper, the key ideas, the essential methodologies and the final conclusions. Further, the writer discusses what he has learned from reviewing the aforementioned materials and how this will impact upcoming research projects.
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"Turning to Jenkins and Fuchs, they are aided by the fact that their sample size of 113 students is considerably larger than the relatively puny sample sizes offered by Calhoon and by Yurick et al. Furthermore, Jenkins and Fuchs employ correlation and hierarchical regression analysis to determine the accuracy and validity of their findings; Yurick et al do not employ anything approximating this. Finally, Calhoon does use the WJ-III Compu-score and Profiles Program in addition to ANOVA - but her sample size is so tiny (only 38 students) that one is left to wonder how truly reflective it really is."
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Reading Comprehension, 2002.
A review of three different studies on reading comprehension.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is three different summaries of studies completed on reading comprehension. An interactive teaching strategy in which students were helped with note taking efforts was used as the study design format.
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Reading Comprehension, 2007.
A discussion on improving student motivation with regards to reading comprehension.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a step-by-step action plan for ensuring that students are more motivated to read in the classroom. It aims to achieve this by affording the students a greater choice and selection of materials to read. It also discusses methods to improve reading and comprehension.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Descriptive Plan To Implement to Encourage Student Choices
Step by Step Approach To Improving Student Motivation
Conclusions
References
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"First teachers must work to actively engage readers in the classroom. To do so it is vital that teachers survey students to assess what level of interest students have in particular reading materials in the classroom. Teachers must also determine how children in their classrooms approaching reading instruction and what elements will result in their being more enthusiastic about learning to read (Snow & Verhoeven, 2001). This can be accomplished only if children have an active role in their development and selection of reading material in the classroom (Baker, Afflerbach & Reinking, 1996). The teacher's role includes helping children in the classroom arrange tasks and activities in a way that will make reading accessible and enjoyable (Snow & Verhoeven, 2001). "
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Reading Comprehension, 2007.
An examination of the comprehension levels of students given a free choice of reading materials versus those who read only assigned materials.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The intent of the literature review is to determine whether evidence exists supporting the use of a choice of reading materials in the classroom, as a tool for promoting greater reading ability and comprehension. The writer proposes that there is a clear need for educators to adopt a more open-minded perspective regarding reading comprehension in the classroom.The paper examines how one way that administrators can motivate students is by providing them with access to a diverse selection of comprehensive reading materials. These reading materials will engage their personal interests and provide them with challenging but interesting material to review and interpret.
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"Cheak & Wessel (2005) suggest that students who read more frequently are more likely to become strategic readers capable of processing information more contextually resulting in better reading comprehension. Researchers have identified reading motivation among the factors vital toward guiding the behavior of readers and promoting greater reading comprehension. Further, Cheak & Wessel (2005) find that individuals who are "intrinsically motivated" are more likely to persist with challenging research related material and exhibit a desire to "master" the skill of reading. Intrinsic motivation according to the researchers is essential for developing deep processing and hence learning in individuals."
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Reading Comprehension and Fluency, 2006.
This paper discusses effective teaching strategies when dealing with struggling elementary school children.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper outlines a research design geared towards ascertaining what instructional methods, traditional decoding methods or meaning-based instructional methods will best allow struggling readers to increase their reading comprehension and reading fluency. As expected, the paper outlines the research methodology and findings from this study and notes how the findings are corroborated by research previously done in the field. Moreover, the paper suggests that intensive instruction of any kind, even of the more traditional approach, is something which stands to benefit young readers in the formative stages of their development.
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"Discovering what steps allow children to learn effectively is arguably the most important thing that anyone concerned about developing the basic skills of young people can come across. Specifically, the following paper will look at what pedagogical strategies are most effective for teaching children who have average to above-average IQs, yet lag behind their classmates when it comes to reading fluency and to vocabulary acquisition. As one would expect, this exploration is not an easy one and it involves a close reading of the available scholarly material - not all of which is helpful."
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Reading Comprehension, 2004.
An examination of the learning process of reading English as a foreign language.
3,377 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper discusses the skill of reading, which is one of the four skills that are used to teach a second language. Moreover, the writer examines the theories, models and approaches to reading and how teachers should teach Reading in EFL classrooms in Israel.
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"Reading is one of the four skills that are used in the language. The four skills are speaking, listening writing and reading. Each skill is used in order to teach the foreign language in the Efl classroom. However the skills can be divided to pairs: 1. Speaking and listening. 2. Reading and writing. Reading "at first sight, it means that someone can recognize marks and translate them into spoken words" (Wilson, 2002). However, except the reorganization of letters the reader must bring background knowledge and experience in order to understand the text. "Reading is what happens when people look at a text and assign meaning to the written symbols in that text" (Aebersold, 1997). The reading is a process that both the reader and the text are involved in it by interaction. The reader read a text because he wants to get the information and massage from it and understand its meaning. The reader can understand the meaning of the written text that could be different from the meaning of the writer who wrote the text. This can happen due to different influences on the reader which are the reader's family, community and cultural environment. Moreover, the "reading comprehension differs from one reader to another" (Aebersold, 1997)."
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Empirical Data and Reading Comprehension Studies, 2005.
A look at how educational reform measures are focusing on the development of understanding, reasoning, and problem solving skills.
2,818 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper describes and discusses several different studies on the cognitive skills of students and how best to improve students' understanding of technical questions related to problem solving strategies and the generation of hypotheses.
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"In research conducted by Graesser, Olde & Lu (2000), students first read an illustrated text, then were given a breakdown scenario, and then generated questions. The participants read six illustrated texts on everyday devices such as a cylinder lock, an electronic bell and a car temperature gauge. The participants also completed an objective test on their deep understanding of the devices. After completing the question-asking task, they were given a comprehension test, and completed tests of cognitive ability and personality. The students were instructed to think aloud or to ask questions while they troubleshoot possible faults that explained the breakdown. The most accurate measure of deep comprehension was the device comprehension score. The mean score was 23.5 out of 36 questions. Graesser et. al. hypothesized that the device comprehension scores would show a high positive correlation with the questions that were asked during the device comprehension and question quality."
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Boys' Reading Habits, 2008.
An analysis of the reading habits and comprehension abilities of boys.
2,812 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 42 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses literacy development and reading habits among students. It particularly focuses on this issue among boys. The paper looks at the elements that facilitate the growth of reading comprehension ability and discusses the importance of students' access to books. The paper also discusses the effect of reading out of school and looks at types of reading motivation. It then discusses boys' reading choices and their perceptions towards reading.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reading Habit and Interest
Reading out of School
Types of Readers
Types of Reading Motivation
Boys' Reading Choices
Boys' Perceptions Towards Reading
Reasons why Boys are Reluctant Readers
Summary
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"Researchers state that boys have shown contrast in their reading compared to reading materials preferred by schools; schools favor book based learning and fiction while boys have idiosyncratic reading choices in their reading materials that may lead to them being recognized as bad readers as their reading interest may not match those preferred by the school."
"Factors that influence the attitude of boys as reluctant readers fall into three areas which are the family, peer group and friendship group. Parents are shown to be powerful literary models for their children as they provide them with earliest books and materials and often act as their first teacher in promoting the reading habit. Peer groups bring with them peer pressure to confirm to a certain belief, while friendship groups function as a social practice to develop and maintain relationships with peers. These two factors influence reading habit and interest."
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Computer-Assisted Reading Instruction, 1999.
Evaluates its effectiveness, advantages & disadvantages compared to traditional methods, its effects on the teacher-student relationship and reading comprehension.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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" THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION FOR READING:
AN OPINION PAPER
Introduction
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) consists of computer technologies that aid or assist education; these technologies include guided drill and practice exercises, computer visualization of objects, and computer-facilitated communication (Gifford, 1993). This paper examines computer-assisted instruction in terms of its effectiveness as an educational technology for reading, defending the position that CAI helps to improve reading but it has some definitive limitations, the most important of which is that the technology does not really produce the key reading component of comprehension.
The paper begins with a discussion of the general.."
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Vocabulary and Comprehension, 2007.
This paper discusses vocabulary and increasing the student's ability to comprehend.
1,753 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that among the many plausible reasons for helping students build vocabulary, perhaps the most important is the contribution of vocabulary knowledge to reading comprehension. The writer notes that one of the most enduring findings in reading research concerns the extent to which students' vocabulary knowledge relates to their reading comprehension. The writer points out that given that students' success in school and beyond depends in great measure upon their ability to read with comprehension, there is an urgent need to provide instruction that equips students with the skills and strategies necessary for lifelong vocabulary development. The writer concludes that reading comprehension places heavy demands not only on classroom teachers but also on curriculum planners, community workers, and parents.
Outline:
Introduction
History of Vocabulary ~ What is Vocabulary?
The Influence of National and State Standards
Two Best Assessment Procedures
Role of Technology
"Best Instructional" Practices in Reading and Writing
Five Dimensions of Learning Specifically Related to Vocabulary
Why is This Topic Important for Teachers?
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"Vocabulary is knowledge of words and word meanings. However, vocabulary is more complex than this definition suggests. Most commonly, words come in two forms: oral and print. Oral vocabulary includes the words that we recognize and use in listening and speaking. Print vocabulary, are those words that we recognize and use in reading and writing. Next, we have word knowledge, which also comes in two forms, receptive and productive. Receptive vocabulary includes the words that we recognize when we hear or see them. Productive vocabularies are words that we use when we speak or write. According to research, receptive vocabulary is typically larger than productive vocabulary, and may include many words to which we give meaning, even if we don't know their full definitions - or ever use them ourselves when we speak and write."
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