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Download full textSalas, Gayla L. – Online Submission, 2008
This action research project was developed in order to increase student literacy, particularly in the area of reading, for students who were considered at-risk. The targeted student population was 2nd grade students who were served within a primary cross-categorical special education program. The classroom was housed in an elementary (K-2) school,…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Phonemes, Reading Improvement, School Libraries
Dean, Stephanie J.; Trent, Jane A. – 2002
This report describes a program for improving students' attitudes toward reading. The targeted population consisted of second and third grade students in a growing middle class community. The problem of the lack of interest in reading and the poor quality of classroom work were evident in parent and student surveys, and teacher observations.…
Descriptors: Action Research, Grade 2, Grade 3, Independent Reading
Jensen, Kris; Papp, Stacy; Richmond, Barbara – 1998
An action research project described a program for improving elementary children's recreational reading habits through a combination of modeling by the teacher plus incentives to enhance students' intrinsic motivation to read for enjoyment. The targeted population consisted of three suburban public schools, grades 2 and 4. Analysis of probable…
Descriptors: Action Research, Elementary Education, Grade 2, Grade 4
Manietta, Jolene; O'Donnell, Patricia; Polson, Catherine – 1998
An action research project stresses the need to incorporate various methods of teaching to develop a firm reading foundation. Self-esteem also plays a crucial role in developing enthusiasm to learn. The targeted population consisted of first and second grade students in clustered classrooms in a growing, middle class community located in central…
Descriptors: Action Research, Critical Thinking, Grade 1, Grade 2
Johns, Wendi; Peterson, Gina; Spivey, Lisa – 2000
This report describes a program that will improve reading comprehension. The targeted population consists of second grade students at a rural northwestern Illinois school. Evidence for the existence of reading problems included daily teacher observations, student reading surveys, and assessments that indicated the level of student reading…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Environment, Grade 2, Instructional Effectiveness
Gens, Patricia; Provance, Jane; VanDuyne, Kathleen; Zimmerman, Kimberlee – 1998
A program was developed for improving primary level student intelligences in order to improve reading comprehension, prediction skills, and the ability to apply targeted reading strategies. The targeted population consisted of first and second grade students in a middle class community located in the far southern Chicago metropolitan area. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Grade 1, Grade 2
