The purpose of the present study was to develop an instrument to measure reading during inschool ... more The purpose of the present study was to develop an instrument to measure reading during inschool independent reading (ISIR). Procedures to establish validity and reliability of the instrument included videotaping and observing students during ISIR, gathering feedback from literacy experts, establishing interrater reliability, crosschecking instruments, and minimizing observer bias. A factor analysis revealed items loaded onto four factors: attention to text, outward indicators, physical interactions with text, and spontaneous sharing of content. Further analysis indicated that involvement during ISIR was highly correlated with items associated with attention to text and the readers’ responses. This article provides an overview of the development and initial field-testing of the instrument with recommendations for future use and development.
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While there has been growing interest in the last few years to address the literacy needs of adol... more While there has been growing interest in the last few years to address the literacy needs of adolescents, this interest comes when alarming numbers of students are challenged by academic literacy demands in high school. Many students entering high school without passing state assessment examinations are required to take developmental reading classes. While we have made strides in documenting the
This article describes the results of a study that used pre‐service teachers as tutors to provide... more This article describes the results of a study that used pre‐service teachers as tutors to provide one‐on‐one instruction to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders throughout one school year. The university tutors worked with at least two children each week on reading and writing skills using a balanced, yet flexible literacy framework. The tutors provided two separate 40–45 minute sessions for
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This article provides an overview of current knowledge about vocabulary teaching and learning-und... more This article provides an overview of current knowledge about vocabulary teaching and learning-understandings that influence learning across different disciplines. Research on the teaching and learning of vocabulary in particular subject matter areas, including mathematics, social studies, and science, is discussed. Based upon the instructional implications evident in this body of work, this article also offers suggestions for providing effective vocabulary instruction for students reading below grade level. ''Some parts of the Sahara are giant sand seas.. .. These large areas called ergs are what most people picture when they think of a desert-loose sand blown into tall dunes by the wind. But most of the Sahara is made up of desert pavement and hammadas. Desert pavements are vast plains of gravel and boulders, and hammadas are rocky plateaus. Both surfaces are the result of the erosion of the soil due to the wind.'' (
The purpose of the present study was to develop an instrument to measure reading during inschool ... more The purpose of the present study was to develop an instrument to measure reading during inschool independent reading (ISIR). Procedures to establish validity and reliability of the instrument included videotaping and observing students during ISIR, gathering feedback from literacy experts, establishing interrater reliability, crosschecking instruments, and minimizing observer bias. A factor analysis revealed items loaded onto four factors: attention to text, outward indicators, physical interactions with text, and spontaneous sharing of content. Further analysis indicated that involvement during ISIR was highly correlated with items associated with attention to text and the readers’ responses. This article provides an overview of the development and initial field-testing of the instrument with recommendations for future use and development.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 19388071003611152, Mar 9, 2011
While there has been growing interest in the last few years to address the literacy needs of adol... more While there has been growing interest in the last few years to address the literacy needs of adolescents, this interest comes when alarming numbers of students are challenged by academic literacy demands in high school. Many students entering high school without passing state assessment examinations are required to take developmental reading classes. While we have made strides in documenting the
This article describes the results of a study that used pre‐service teachers as tutors to provide... more This article describes the results of a study that used pre‐service teachers as tutors to provide one‐on‐one instruction to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders throughout one school year. The university tutors worked with at least two children each week on reading and writing skills using a balanced, yet flexible literacy framework. The tutors provided two separate 40–45 minute sessions for
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 10573560590949377, Sep 2, 2006
This article provides an overview of current knowledge about vocabulary teaching and learning-und... more This article provides an overview of current knowledge about vocabulary teaching and learning-understandings that influence learning across different disciplines. Research on the teaching and learning of vocabulary in particular subject matter areas, including mathematics, social studies, and science, is discussed. Based upon the instructional implications evident in this body of work, this article also offers suggestions for providing effective vocabulary instruction for students reading below grade level. ''Some parts of the Sahara are giant sand seas.. .. These large areas called ergs are what most people picture when they think of a desert-loose sand blown into tall dunes by the wind. But most of the Sahara is made up of desert pavement and hammadas. Desert pavements are vast plains of gravel and boulders, and hammadas are rocky plateaus. Both surfaces are the result of the erosion of the soil due to the wind.'' (
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