Using Children's Literature to Teach Reading Comprehension and Written Language Skills to Elementary Students

Author

Simona Sue Funk

Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Award

1990

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Dr. Anne Sippola

Abstract

Literature-based instructional strategies for teaching reading comprehension and written language skills were studied. Evidence from the review of literature indicates that trade books motivate students to develop: critical thinking, comprehension, expanded vocabulary, knowledge of grammatical and literacy devices along with enrichment of written langauge skills. Children's literature has proved to be an excellent vehicle for combing reading, writing and literature. Implications for literature-based instruction are discussed.

Comments

File available in Archives of Brooks Library at CWU

Recommended Citation

Funk, Simona Sue, "Using Children's Literature to Teach Reading Comprehension and Written Language Skills to Elementary Students" (1990). Master of Education Graduate Projects. 133.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/edproj/133