Date of Award
1996
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
First Advisor
Earl H. Cheek
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore an alternative method of comprehension acquisition for at-risk readers. This study examined the following aspects of a classroom reading program as it pertained to the at-risk reader: (a) an overview of at-risk behaviors, (b) the reading/writing connection, (c) reading methods and philosophies, (d) grouping techniques, and (e) comprehension acquisition. The focus of the study was to investigate the actions of four at-risk readers as they interacted with active readers (peers) in flexible, heterogenous groups in order to discuss and comprehend text. By providing in-depth descriptions of the four at-risk readers, this study presented valuable insights into an alternative reading method that benefited at-risk readers in both comprehension and writing.
Recommended Citation
Medver, Jane Ann, "Connecting Reading to Writing: At-Risk Readers' Comprehension Acquisition via Discussion Groups With Active Readers." (1996). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 6207.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses/6207
ISBN
9780591035230
Pages
169
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.6207