Date of Award
Winter 12-16-2021
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Tiffany Bockelmann
Keywords
Literature Circles, Comprehension Strategies, Elementary
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to research the effect of literature circles on the use of comprehension strategies during reading discussions. Example comprehension strategies that students used are based on visualizing, questioning, connections, and summarizing. The participants were 25 fifth graders within a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Three types of data sets were used which consisted of observations, student work, and a final survey. Students formed literature circles using a book of their choice from a given list provided by the researcher. Students had four weeks to read their novel and hold weekly discussions. During the literature circle discussions, the researcher recorded observations based on comprehension strategies. Students filled out guided role sheets as needed. Once the literature circles concluded, the researcher administered a final survey to students. The researcher analyzed the results and found that literature circles have a positive effect on the use and practice of comprehension strategies.
Recommended Citation
Mrak, Allison, "Literature Circles and the Use of Comprehension Strategies within a Fifth Grade Classroom" (2021). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 622.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/622