Date Approved
6-23-2025
Embargo Period
6-23-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Reading
Department
Reading Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Susan Browne, Ed.D.
Committee Member 1
Stephanie Abraham, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
Xiufang Chen, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Culturally Responsive Mentor Text in literacy development in an elementary classroom. Students in this study demonstrated increases in overall literacy development in the areas of comprehension and verbal discourse when paired with Culturally Diverse texts throughout the study. This study revealed that students were able to make more connections with texts and increase discussion when recognizing unfairness and overcoming struggles.
Recommended Citation
Vernon, Ashley, "The Use of Culturally Responsive Mentor Texts For Literacy Development in An Elementary Classroom" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 3406.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3406
