An analysis of a struggling reader : a look into the steps taken to improve reading skills and the progress made

Abstract

Reading is a huge part of everyday life whether you are a child or an adult. This thesis is an analysis, in narrative form, of the process of tutoring a struggling, elementary reader. The reader was in the fifth grade but was reading at an early third grade level. His lack of reading ability began to affect his performance in other subjects, as well as his attitude toward school. This combined with a less than ideal home life were major factors in his lackluster academic performance. This thesis showcases the implementation some effective reading strategies and describes what could be done in the future in order to help this student's academic performance continue to grow.