Implementation of the PLAN Reading Strategy In a Secondary Science Classroom
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-def12816388232021-08-03T05:36:13Z Implementation of the PLAN Reading Strategy In a Secondary Science Classroom Seagrave, Lindy J. Biology Reading Instruction biology tenth grade PLAN reading strategy reading in the content areas reading comprehension The purpose of this project was to determine if textbook reading comprehensionincreased when the PLAN reading strategy was implemented in a tenth grade biology classroom. The PLAN reading strategy was defined as "a study-reading strategy ... which helps students develop strategic approaches to reading" (Caverly, Mandeville, & Nicholson, 1995, p. 190). The PLAN acronym was represented by the steps of Predict, Locate, Add, and Note. This strategy involved before, during and after reading activities. Direct instruction was the main instructionalmethod used to teach this reading strategy. Instruments used for data collection during this study included analysis of base and PLAN scores for each student, a post-PLAN student survey, and field notes. Twenty-six tenth grade biology students enrolled in a small, Midwestern school district participated in this study. The study covered a ten-week period in which the students completed successive phases of implementation of the PLAN reading strategy. Results showedmarginal increases in the achievement level of all students, but seemed to have a larger effect on the lower achieving students. Many positive behaviors and implications were noted during the course of this study and included, more student centered learning, a more positive classroom environment, and the availability of useful teaching and planning tools. Students indicated thatthey were largely undecided as to the benefits of the PLAN reading strategy. While overall results showed a slight increase in reading comprehension, a longer study time may result in more favorable results. 2006 English text Defiance College / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=def1281638823 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=def1281638823 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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