Student Perceptions on Reading

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College of Saint Elizabeth

Title of Research: Effects of Specific Reading Strategies

Researchers: Jaclyn Marchaterre and Donna Kuzeczak: graduate students at the College of Saint Elizabeth: masters action research study is a degree requirement.

Research Description: This action research will examine student's perceptions and motivation about reading. The study will include an online survey for students. This research will focus on 2 ICS 5th grade classes. The goal of the study is to identify student's perceptions of reading.

Jaclyn Marchaterre and Donna Kuzemczak have

A. Provided me with a detailed explanation of the procedures to be followed in this study. As a participant I understand that :

- I will complete a survey that will take approximately 5 minutes in length. These questions were leveled from the review of literature.

- I will not be paid for my participation in this study.

-My confidentiality will be respected and pseudonyms will be used to protect my identity.

-My participation is voluntary, and I may withdraw my content and discontinue the project at any time. My refusal to participate will not result in any penalty.

- By acknowledging this agreement, I understand that the researchers to not expect my participation in the study will hurt me in any way. For this reason, there is not plan to reimburse me for any costs that I might incur as a result of participating in this study.

B. Answered any questions I have regarding this study.

Please keep this information in case you have any questions about this action research.

1. TITLE OF RESEARCH: Effect of Specific Reading Strategies

2. For answers to any questions you may have about this research, contact:

RESEARCHERS: Jaclyn Marchaterre (jmarchaterre@cse.edu); Donna Kuzemczak (dkuzemczkk@cse.edu)

3. For answers to any questions you may have about your rights as a research subject, contact:

Dr. Louise Murray

Chair, Instructional Review Board

College of Saint Elizabeth

2 Convent Road

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

973-290-4430

irb@cse.edu

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* 1. What is your gender?

male

female

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. When I read a story I understand it. (Q2, Q3)

Yes, I always understand it.

Sometimes I understand the story, sometimes I dont

I don't understand what I read

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* 4. How do you feel when you think about reading? (Q2, Q3)

I feel frustrated.

I feel excited.

I feel okay.

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* 5. I am a good reader. (Q2)

I am a good reader.

I am somewhat a good reader.

I am not a good reader.

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* 6. I like to read in front of people? (Q2,Q3)

I feel comfortable reading in front of people.

I feel so so about reading in front of people.

I do not like to read in front of people.

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* 7. It is important to me to be a good reader. (Q2, Q3)

I agree.

I sometimes agree.

I disagree.

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* 8. It is important to read everyday. (Q2, Q3)

I agree

I sometimes agree.

I disagree

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* 9. I like to read independently in class. (Q1, Q2, Q3)

I agree.

I sometimes agree.

I disagree.

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* 10. Do you read books that are just right for your reading level?

always

sometimes

never

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* 11. What types of genres do you like reading? (Q2)

	always	sometimes	never
fiction	fiction always	fiction sometimes	fiction never	fiction	fiction
non-fiction	non-fiction always	non-fiction sometimes	non-fiction never	non-fiction	non-fiction
adventure	adventure always	adventure sometimes	adventure never	adventure	adventure
short story	short story always	short story sometimes	short story never	short story	short story
mystery	mystery always	mystery sometimes	mystery never	mystery	mystery
biographies	biographies always	biographies sometimes	biographies never	biographies	biographies
science fiction	science fiction always	science fiction sometimes	science fiction never	science fiction	science fiction

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you read at home? (Q2)

always

sometimes

never

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* 13. During the week, I have read for at least 20 minutes. (Q1, Q2, Q3)

0 days

1-2 days

3-4 days

5-7days

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* 14. During the day, I read: (Q1, Q2, Q3)

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-15 minutes

15-20 minutes

20+ minutes

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* 1. What is your gender?

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. When I read a story I understand it. (Q2, Q3)

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* 4. How do you feel when you think about reading? (Q2, Q3)

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* 5. I am a good reader. (Q2)

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* 6. I like to read in front of people? (Q2,Q3)

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* 7. It is important to me to be a good reader. (Q2, Q3)

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* 8. It is important to read everyday. (Q2, Q3)

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* 9. I like to read independently in class. (Q1, Q2, Q3)

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* 10. Do you read books that are just right for your reading level?

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* 11. What types of genres do you like reading? (Q2)

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* 12. Do you read at home? (Q2)

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* 13. During the week, I have read for at least 20 minutes. (Q1, Q2, Q3)

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* 14. During the day, I read: (Q1, Q2, Q3)

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* 15. Do you think you have become a better reader this year? Yes or No and Why? (Q1, Q2, Q3)