Mitchell, Misty Delyn

Scope and Contents A practicum research report examining the impact of a literature-based reading program on the reading comprehension performance of first grade students. The study compares two instructional approaches: language-centered activities using literature and skills-based instruction using basal readers. Forty first grade students were randomly assigned to two groups and assessed on reading readiness and listening comprehension before and after a seven-week instructional period. Results indicate...