Term
Spring 2018
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MALED
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Susan Manikowski
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Kristen Cooper
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Anthony Boggio
Abstract
The research question addressed in this capstone was, how can fluency instruction using readers’ theater and paired reading impact reading comprehension in the third grade classroom? It documents one teacher’s experience of implementing Readers’ Theater and Paired Reading in an attempt to increase fluency which can impact comprehension. The project integrates whole group, small group, and partner activities with a third grade class. The author details her review of best practices in reading instruction, implementation of Readers’ Theater and Paired Reading for fluency instruction, and the results seen from adding explicit fluency instruction. She describes the successes seen in teacher and student growth, and concludes with her realization that proficient readers must have well balanced instruction that includes all of the aspects of reading - phonics, phonological awareness, spelling, fluency, and student interest to improve comprehension.
Research Methodology
Action Research
Keywords
Achievement, Literacy, Reading, Teachers/ Teaching
Recommended Citation
Koski, Angela, "How Can Fluency Instruction Using Readers' Theater And Paired Reading Impact Reading Comprehension In The Third Grade Classroom?" (2018). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4410.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4410