Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2003
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Luetta Monson
Second Committee Member
Nancy E. Jurenka
Third Committee Member
Steven A. Schmitz
Abstract
Discussion is an integral part of our society and a natural way for students to learn. When discussion is brought into the classroom, students are able to use their background knowledge to create their own meaning and take their thinking to a higher level. Because of these attributes, discussion of reading material in the classroom leads to a greater comprehension of what was read and opens more doors for learning more strategies to increase reading ability. The teacher's role changes from being the one with all of the answers to a member of the group looking for the meaning. Teachers are able to achieve this through both a whole class setting, with instructional conversation, and a small group level, with literature discussion groups. The purpose of this project was to develop a handbook for teachers to teach comprehension strategies while using literature circles with low-achieving middle school readers.
Recommended Citation
Gossett, Rachel Grace, "Using Literature Circles to Teach Comprehension Strategies to Low-Achieving Middle School Readers" (2003). All Graduate Projects. 809.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/809
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