Research Article

Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension

Volume: 2 Number: 1 March 1, 2010
  • Leah H. Kinniburgh
  • Sandra S. Prew
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Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension

Abstract

Question Answer Relationships (QAR) can be taught effectively to students in the primary grades for the purpose of laying a strong foundation for reading comprehension. In this action research study, a kindergarten, first, and second grade teacher, along with a special education teacher, implemented the QAR strategy in their classrooms over a four week period. The teachers were trained in the strategy prior to implementing it in their classrooms. They were shown engaging methods of implementing the QAR with young students. Support was then provided to them throughout the entire implementation period. The results indicate that the QAR strategy, if implemented effectively, can increase comprehension of young students and provide a strong foundation for reading comprehension.

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Details

Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Leah H. Kinniburgh This is me

Sandra S. Prew This is me

Publication Date

March 1, 2010

Submission Date

May 6, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2010 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Kinniburgh, L. H., & Prew, S. S. (2010). Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2(1), 31-44. https://doi.org/10.20489/intjecse.107956
AMA
1.Kinniburgh LH, Prew SS. Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. 2010;2(1):31-44. doi:10.20489/intjecse.107956
Chicago
Kinniburgh, Leah H., and Sandra S. Prew. 2010. “Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension”. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 2 (1): 31-44. https://doi.org/10.20489/intjecse.107956.
EndNote
Kinniburgh LH, Prew SS (March 1, 2010) Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 2 1 31–44.
IEEE
[1]L. H. Kinniburgh and S. S. Prew, “Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension”, International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 31–44, Mar. 2010, doi: 10.20489/intjecse.107956.
ISNAD
Kinniburgh, Leah H. - Prew, Sandra S. “Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension”. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 2/1 (March 1, 2010): 31-44. https://doi.org/10.20489/intjecse.107956.
JAMA
1.Kinniburgh LH, Prew SS. Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. 2010;2:31–44.
MLA
Kinniburgh, Leah H., and Sandra S. Prew. “Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension”. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, vol. 2, no. 1, Mar. 2010, pp. 31-44, doi:10.20489/intjecse.107956.
Vancouver
1.Leah H. Kinniburgh, Sandra S. Prew. Question Answer Relationships (QAR) in the Primary Grades: Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. 2010 Mar. 1;2(1):31-44. doi:10.20489/intjecse.107956