Date Approved
2-5-2018
Embargo Period
2-7-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA Reading Education
Department
Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Abraham, Stephanie
Committee Member 1
Browne, Susan
Committee Member 2
Lee, Valarie
Keywords
literature circles, series books
Subject(s)
Group reading; Books and reading
Disciplines
Elementary Education | Language and Literacy Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to document the changes in student achievement, motivation, and engagement. The specific aim is to see what happens when series books are discussed in literature circles. Engagement during literature circles, growth in reading level, and behaviors exhibited during the literature circle discussions are analyzed. The focus group of students demonstrated changes in their reading preferences and level of motivation to read texts. Implications for utilizing series books in literature circles are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Guerci, Heather E., "Utilizing series books as a vehicle to cultivate motivation and reading development in literature circles" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 2515.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2515
