Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore ELL students’ improvement of reading comprehension and vocabulary after using online animated e-books, and to investigate the change of students’ attitudes and interests in the use of e-books. Total 78 Korean elementary ELL students participated in this study for 12 tweeks of instruction, and online animated e-books were provided as a main reading material in an after-school reading class. To assess the change of students’ reading comprehenstion and vocabulary, pre- and post-tests were conducted with 25 questions. Also, a pre- and post-survey, and students’ written comments were used in order to measure the changes of affective factors. The major findings of this study can be summarized as follows: 1) to use online animated e-books in the class improved students’ reading and vocabulary ability, 2) the affective factors such as motivation and interest on further reading have increased. This study suggests that to make use of an e-book in an EFL reading class, or to teach English with an e-based material can be of benefit to enhance interest and motivation of ELL learners.
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