Term
Fall 9-11-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAEd
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Jason Miller
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Alison Scofield
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Melissa Sonnek
Abstract
The research question addressed in this Capstone is: What is the effect on reading comprehension when using talk prompts with second grade students in book clubs? The action research that was conducted involved two book clubs that were each made up of four second grade students. One of the groups used talk prompts to enhance the accountable talk in book clubs and the other group had a book club discussion without the use of talk prompts. Both groups took a pretest before the book club discussion and a posttest after the book club discussion. The data revealed that when second grade students used talk prompts in book clubs, they were able to engage in deep conversations with their peers about text and there was an increase in their comprehension proficiency.
Research Methodology
Action Research
Keywords
Achievement, Reading
Recommended Citation
Bridge, Kelly Jo, "The Effects On Reading Comprehension When Using Prompts In Book Clubs" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4215.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4215