Action Research
Reading Comprehension Levels of Students in Poverty
Genia Roberstson
Phoenix University: RDG 530
June 5, 2010
Table of Contents
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ABSTRACT…………………………….…………………………………………………….….3
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM AND RESEARCH QUESTION……………………………….4
LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………………………….….5
METHODOLOGY……………………………………………………………………………....9
Setting and Sample Population………………………………………………………......9 Data Collection Procedures……………………………………………………………..10 Discussion of Action………………………………………………………………….....10
REFERENCES CITED…………………………………………………………………………12
Abstract
As a student I went to a low-economical school. Many of my peers grew up in single-parent households. Due to, not having anyone at home to provide additional reading assistance, a lot them struggled with reading acquisition. Now, I’m teaching in the same area and nothing has improved. More than 75% of my 6th graders are below reading level and require accommodations. Knowing the importance of reading, it is my goal to go beyond measures to improve the ability of these struggling students. This study is being performed to find ways that will allow teachers a chance to improve the reading abilities of impoverished students.
Statement of Problem and Research Question The ability to read is very critical in all aspects of the world. This has a been a problem among minorities from the beginning, going back to their ancestors whom either dropped out of school at a young age or never enrolled, because they had to help by providing a living at home. Today, the problem still exists amongst minorities; African American children have received considerable attention in the extant literature (Washington). One of the differences is that the problem is not being caused because young children are dropping out of school. It has been well documented that minority children are at a high risk for reading failure compared to their non-minority peers (Washington). Research has showed that
Genia Roberstson
Phoenix University: RDG 530
June 5, 2010
Table of Contents
Page
ABSTRACT…………………………….…………………………………………………….….3
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM AND RESEARCH QUESTION……………………………….4
LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………………………….….5
METHODOLOGY……………………………………………………………………………....9
Setting and Sample Population………………………………………………………......9 Data Collection Procedures……………………………………………………………..10 Discussion of Action………………………………………………………………….....10
REFERENCES CITED…………………………………………………………………………12
Abstract
As a student I went to a low-economical school. Many of my peers grew up in single-parent households. Due to, not having anyone at home to provide additional reading assistance, a lot them struggled with reading acquisition. Now, I’m teaching in the same area and nothing has improved. More than 75% of my 6th graders are below reading level and require accommodations. Knowing the importance of reading, it is my goal to go beyond measures to improve the ability of these struggling students. This study is being performed to find ways that will allow teachers a chance to improve the reading abilities of impoverished students.
Statement of Problem and Research Question The ability to read is very critical in all aspects of the world. This has a been a problem among minorities from the beginning, going back to their ancestors whom either dropped out of school at a young age or never enrolled, because they had to help by providing a living at home. Today, the problem still exists amongst minorities; African American children have received considerable attention in the extant literature (Washington). One of the differences is that the problem is not being caused because young children are dropping out of school. It has been well documented that minority children are at a high risk for reading failure compared to their non-minority peers (Washington). Research has showed that
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