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Overview of research process

   In order to answer my Driving Question I had to figure out what was my end goal for my research. This answer became my starting point. I knew that I would need to research different strategies that would engage my students, while still giving them the educational reading boost I wanted them to gain. In my research I was able to find some answers to my Driving Question. I found that a small group intervention, Reading log, in class reading time, and online Learning programs were strategies that fit my end goal for my students. I believe that once my students have time to proceed through these different strategies, they would be ready to take the district used assessment ,the SRI and the SPI. 

​Small groups is an essential strategy when working with English Language Learners.

• This allows for an intensive intervention in a small group setting.
• Once in the small group, many topics can be tied in from the Language Arts Benchmark curriculum to help with grade level text instruction and understanding.
• Vocabulary, fluency, checking for understanding, and comprehension are proven topics from the research that show how English Language Learners can improve in all the topics mentioned, with time, work, and repetition. 

   
The use of technology, is recommended to help English Language Learners learn from a different        learning tool.

• Using software from Freckle, which  individualizes Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, is a great way to cover the state standards within the four common core areas.
• ESL Games Plus, reinforces vocabulary, uses visuals, audio, illustrations, interactive technology, and comprehension help.

The Scholastic Reading Inventory, and the Scholastic Phonics Inventory, are used district wide as standardized tests. Both tests offer important information about the overall comprehension, fluency and phonics of every student. 

 

  My infographic below gives an overview of the steps I researched in order to answer my Driving Question. Each step includes a brief description. Stated within the infographic is the reason, or need that I followed to answer my questions from my research.

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