Improving Reading Comprehension in the Elementary School Grades

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2019-07

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Masters of Education

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether including an additional program, Junior Great Books, to the curriculum would impact the reading comprehension of second grade students. The measurement tool was the Scholastic Reading Inventory Assessment. This study involved taking the assessment three times throughout the year to look at the progress of each student. Scores from the two years tested, showed little difference in utilizing Junior Great Books or not utilizing the program. Research in this area should continue because reading is so important in our society and for student growth.