Comprehension

__**Comprehension** __


 * What is comprehension? **
 * Comprehension is a complex thinking process in which the reader or listener interacts with the text to construct meaning.
 * Comprehension is the ability to construct a meaning from the text.
 * Comprehension requires people to use metacognition.
 * Metacognition is being aware of thought processes as specific task is being performed, and then using that awareness to control what is done. There are four processes for metacognition.
 * Knowing oneself as a learner
 * Regulating
 * Checking Comprehension
 * Repairing

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 * Why is comprehension important? **
 * When people read, they are generally reading for information or pleasure. Therefore, the text needs to be comprehended in order to understand the meaning of the text.
 * Reading is essential for life. Everywhere a person looks, there is some type of text, written symbol, or environmental print that needs to be understood.
 * The ability to comprehend a written text allows people to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
 * When should comprehension be taught? **
 * Comprehension is a skill that is taught throughout elementary school. Additionally, children need to understand a text regardless of whether it is read silently or orally.

//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">(Nettles, 2006) //

__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">﻿Comprehension Strategies **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Think-Alouds <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Directed Reading Thinking Activity  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Story Frames  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Reciprocal Teaching  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">SQ3R  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">GIST Procedure  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Questioning the Author (QTA)  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Inquiry Chart  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Critical Reflections  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Fact, Oponion, or Inference Activities  //<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">(McAndrews, 2008) //

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