The document summarizes a proposed case study that will examine how the use of e-readers can support struggling middle school readers. The study aims to describe benefits of e-books and e-readers for enhancing student responses to texts and providing instruction. A group of struggling readers identified by a teacher will use e-readers to read a novel, while other students will use print copies. Data on student comprehension, engagement, and experience with e-readers will be collected through observations, interviews, surveys and analyzing students' digital notes and responses. The results could inform expanding e-reader initiatives and support for struggling readers in other classrooms.

1. Putting the "E" in rEading: Using E-Readers for literacy in the middle school classroom Christine M Smith SJC Educ 515 10-12-2011