Transitioning to Informational Texts: Exploring Informational Text Comprehension in Upper Elementary
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2013
Location
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-20-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
4-20-2013 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
When considering the information world that surrounds us, the importance of children comprehending and analyzing informational texts has significance. By providing students with exposure to informational texts and encouraging reading comprehension, students will gain a greater understanding for the world around them and increase their comprehension skills. This paper explores introducing a variety of informational texts and skills within a fifth grade classroom. This study was completed using qualitative self-study approach that included varying data collection methods, such as field notes, informal classroom discussions, and student work. The findings show the benefits of including informational text and embedding comprehension skill development within the classroom, and these findings can apply across the curriculum to include science.
Transitioning to Informational Texts: Exploring Informational Text Comprehension in Upper Elementary
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
When considering the information world that surrounds us, the importance of children comprehending and analyzing informational texts has significance. By providing students with exposure to informational texts and encouraging reading comprehension, students will gain a greater understanding for the world around them and increase their comprehension skills. This paper explores introducing a variety of informational texts and skills within a fifth grade classroom. This study was completed using qualitative self-study approach that included varying data collection methods, such as field notes, informal classroom discussions, and student work. The findings show the benefits of including informational text and embedding comprehension skill development within the classroom, and these findings can apply across the curriculum to include science.