A Case Study for Improving Reading Comprehension in Third Grade Using Literature Circles

Author

Joy Hinds

Date of Award

5-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Graduate Education

First Advisor

Patricia C. Kornelis

Abstract

This action research study investigated whether or not literature circles help increase reading comprehension, especially for young readers who are relatively new to interacting with chapter books. The participants were ten third grade students in a general education classroom. All students completed a Differentiated Reading Assessment (DRA) before beginning literature circles. These groups were created with three or four students each, according to their interest and book choice. With the teacher helping to facilitate group discussion, these literature circles met regularly during class. After about four weeks, all students were again assessed using the DRA benchmark assessment to compare comprehension data. The results of this study indicate that literature circles had a significant positive impact on the reading comprehension of third grade students.

Comments

Action Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education

Recommended Citation

Hinds, Joy, "A Case Study for Improving Reading Comprehension in Third Grade Using Literature Circles" (2019). Master of Education Program Theses. 127.
https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/med_theses/127