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Sara Schimmenti

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-12 00:51:59 UTC

Topic: Lack of skills in Reading Comprehension

Sara Schimmenti

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-12 00:59:11 UTC

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Fluency & Comprehension

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-16 23:23:48 UTC

Collins, W. M., & Levy, B. A. (2008). Developing fluent text processing with practice: Memorial influences on fluency and comprehension. Canadian Psychology, 49(2), 133-139. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/220810725?accountid=28829

This article discusses the relationship between fluency and comprehension. Without fluency comprehension is more difficult for a student.

Fluency, Working Memory, & Comprehension

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-16 23:40:51 UTC

Swanson, H. L., & O'Connor, R. (2009). The role of working memory and fluency practice on the reading comprehension of students who are dysfluent readers. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42(6), 548-75. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022219409338742

This study investigated whether reading fluency had influence on working memory and text comprehension. The study was done with 2nd-4th graders who were poor or average readers.

Fluence & Comprehension

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-16 23:50:21 UTC

Applegate, M. D., Applegate, A. J., & Modla, V. B. (2009). "She's my best reader; she just can't comprehend": Studying the relationship between fluency and comprehension. The Reading Teacher, 62(6), 512-521. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203276963?accountid=28829

This article states that just because a student has mastered fluency, does not automatically mean they have comprehension skills as well. I can relate to this article, because I do have readers who are beautiful fluent readers, but lack comprehension.

Reading Comprehension Skills

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 00:13:07 UTC

Johnston, A. M., Barnes, M. A., & Desrochers, A. (2008). Reading comprehension: Developmental processes, individual differences, and interventions. Canadian Psychology, 49(2), 125-132. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/220806267?accountid=28829

This article is an overview of research on the development of reading comprehension skills. It discusses necessary skills for reading comprehension.

Interventions

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 01:07:04 UTC

Connor, C. M., Phillips, B. M., Kaschak, M., Apel, K., Kim, Y., Al Otaiba, S., . . . Lonigan, C. J. (2014). Comprehension tools for teachers: Reading for understanding from prekindergarten through fourth grade. Educational Psychology Review, 26(3), 379-401. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-014-9267-1

The comprehension tools for teachers is an 8 component interventions.

Graphic Organizers

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 01:21:26 UTC

Manoli, P., & Papadopoulou, M. (2012). Graphic organizers as a reading strategy: Research findings and issues. Creative Education,3(3), 348-356. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1022986447?accountid=28829

This study discusses the effectiveness of graphic organizers. It describes different types of organizers and their uses.

Literacy Interventions

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 01:41:32 UTC

Kim, J. S., Samson, J. F., Fitzgerald, R., & Hartry, A. (2010). A randomized experiment of a mixed-methods literacy intervention for struggling readers in grades 4-6: Effects on word reading efficiency, reading comprehension and vocabulary, and oral reading fluency. Reading and Writing, 23(9), 1109-1129. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11145-009-9198-2

This study used the implementation of a mixed methods literacy intervention.

Many of the activities done in this program are also practiced in my classroom.

Questions?

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Fluency?

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Do fluency and comprehension go hand in hand?

I have students who are beautiful readers, but when it comes time for the comprehension questions they sit with a blank stare.

Small vs. Whole ?

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 22:25:11 UTC

Are small groups or whole groups more effective ?

Organizers?

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 22:27:26 UTC

Are they effective?

What specific kinds are the best for students with IEP's?

Literacy Challenges, Factors, and Improvements

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 22:36:37 UTC

Murnane, R. J., Sawhill, I., & Snow, C. (2012). Literacy challenges for the twenty-first century: Introducing the issue. The Future of Children, 22(2) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1519298165?accountid=28829

Here is a great description of 21st century issues faced in literacy. This article includes many important topics that are issues in literacy at home and at school.

Guided Reading

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 22:42:02 UTC

Ford, M. P., & Opitz, M. F. (2008). A national survey of guided reading practices: What we can learn from primary teachers.Literacy Research and Instruction, 47(4), 309-331. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205337312?accountid=28829

Guided Reading is a practice I swear by, and practice every day in my room. I find it to be extremely effective for low leveled learners.

Readers Theater

saraschimmenti1 — 2015-11-17 22:48:48 UTC

Clementi, L. B. (2010). Readers theater: A motivating method to improve reading fluency. Phi Delta Kappan, 91(5), 85-88. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/218517601?accountid=28829

Readers theater is not something I have experience in. I would be interested in seeing how this can help my students reading comprehension