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Direct linkBurns, Matthew K.; Helman, Lori A. – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2009
The current study examined the sight word acquisition rate (AR) of 43 second-grade students who were English language learners (ELL) from three diverse, urban schools. The AR was analyzed in relation to each student's oral proficiency in English, and examined whether or not children who are ELL but have a higher level of English proficiency would…
Descriptors: Sight Vocabulary, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Elementary School Students
Burns, Matthew K.; Hodgson, Jennifer; Parker, David C.; Fremont, Kathryn – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2011
Reading instruction for middle- and high-school students is focused on vocabulary and comprehension, yet research suggests that comprehension skills among these students are alarmingly low. Small-group reading interventions are becoming more prevalent in schools, but there are few studies regarding small-group reading comprehension interventions.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Reading Comprehension, Instructional Effectiveness, Reading Instruction
Burns, Matthew K.; Senesac, Barbara J.; Silberglitt, Benjamin – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2008
There is a recent interest in volunteer tutoring programs and research has suggested effectiveness in improving reading skills. Previous research found that the Help One Student to Succeed (HOSTS) volunteer tutoring program increased reading fluency and comprehension over a 5-month interval (Burns, Senesac, & Symington, 2004). The current…
Descriptors: Reading Improvement, Reading Fluency, Reading Failure, Reading Skills
