Summary
This study’s review of literature focused on the cognitive framework of children and the
motivational tendencies they exhibit. The research included in this study discussed the role
motivation in the development of a student. Readers are often intrinsically or extrinsically
motivated to read. As discussed previously, struggling readers often lack the motivation to read.
These students perceive reading as a laborious activity with limited prospects of success or
enjoyment. These students often will only be motivated extrinsically.
This study also commented on the expectancy value and gender preferences in selecting
reading material and the overall impact on motivation for students in the classroom. Male and
female students often have differing interests in regard to reading. Males and females often find
different topics, formats, and themes appealing. Students also find particular reading activities
appealing based on their individual perceptions of success or expectancy of success.
Additionally, the research presented in previous chapters detailed how reading motivation and
performance is related to the reading of graphic novels. Many of the pre-established themes, as
well as text structures that students commonly approve of, are present in graphic novels.