ERIC Number: EJ1439023
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Oct
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1707
Exploring Books for Beginning Readers: Comparing Leveled Readers and Geisel Award Books
Samuel DeJulio; Miriam Martinez; María Leija
Early Childhood Education Journal, v52 n7 p1311-1324 2024
The aim of the study was to examine two types of texts for beginning readers. While leveled readers tend to be widely used by teachers, less well known are Geisel Award books. The Geisel Award is given annually to a high-quality trade book appropriate for beginning readers. This content analysis examined one set of first grade leveled readers and Geisel books to determine what each offers in terms of support for beginning readers beyond word and sentence level features. We present findings related to the genre, plot, characters, literary language, and the distinctive features of the visual texts to highlight the differences between the two collections. Of particular importance are findings related to the differences in what the texts offer beginning readers in terms of features of engagement, the diversity of characters, and the inclusion of systems for conveying meaning beyond verbal text. The article concludes with recommendations for teachers and teacher educators.
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Picture Books, Awards, Grade 1, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills, Readability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education
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Language: English
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