The Effects of Interactive Word Walls on the Comprehension and Vocabulary Knowledge of Kindergarten Students in Reading [article]

Morgan Karr, Maryland Shared Open Access Repository, Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
2019
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of interactive word walls on reading comprehension and vocabulary knowledge of kindergarten students. The participants in this study consisted of nineteen kindergarten students enrolled at an elementary school in Harford County, Maryland. The participants were provided with interactive word wall instruction and practice aligned with the Common Core State Standards in reading as well as the local school system's English Language Arts
more » ... m. The Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment was utilized to compare the scores of students before and after receiving word wall instruction. The analysis of data revealed the interventions had a positive impact on students' comprehension and vocabulary knowledge.
doi:10.13016/m2niem-0whq fatcat:zv6csky2u5djzc6bbgjdlefpuu