| Title: | WWC Review of the Report "Impact of the Thinking Reader Software Program on Grade 6 Reading Vocabulary, Comprehension, Strategies, and Motivation" |
| Description: | Thinking Reader is a software program that aims to motivate middle school students to read and to make self-directed use of seven target comprehension strategies: a) summarizing, b) clarifying, c) visualizing, d) reflecting, e) questioning, f) predicting, and g) feeling. Students listen to a novel while following highlighted text on a computer screen and then respond to questions about the story. The program applies reciprocal teaching methods through the use of animated coaches and peers to enhance comprehension strategies. |
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| Cover Date: | August 2012 |
| Web Release: | August 7, 2012 |
| Publication #: | WWC SSRL12 |
| Center/Program: | WWC |
| Authors: | WWC |
| Type of Product: | Single Study Review |
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For questions about the content of this Single Study Review, please contact: Erin Pollard. |