Literature circles and comprehension of graphic and non-graphic novels
This study investigates the effectiveness of literature circles in assisting English as asecond language (ESL) students to develop comprehension of the story in a graphicnovel compared to a non-graphic novel. It also aims to examine the effectiveness ofusing role sheets in literature circles and ide...
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| Format: | thesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=6354 |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the effectiveness of literature circles in assisting English as asecond language (ESL) students to develop comprehension of the story in a graphicnovel compared to a non-graphic novel. It also aims to examine the effectiveness ofusing role sheets in literature circles and identify the comprehension strategiesproduced by the students that effectively develop their comprehension of the texts.The conceptual framework of this study was based on constructivism. Case studymethod was employed and data were gathered from direct observations andinterviews regarding the students participation in literature circles. The participants inthis study were six form four students. The findings of this study showed that thestudents comprehended the graphic and non-graphic novels differently in literaturecircles and they implemented comprehension strategies to comprehend the texts. Inaddition, the data from the interviews highlighted the importance of role sheets inguiding the students in literature circles. The findings from direct observations andinterviews also revealed that literature circles developed the students interactions,motivation and responsibilities, encouraged sharing of personal responses andimproved the students comprehension of the stories in graphic and non-graphicnovels. In conclusion, literature circles assist students to comprehend stories ingraphic and non-graphic novels. This study provides insight to ESL teachers toimplement literature circles in the classroom to help students in comprehendinggraphic and non-graphic novels. |
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