Module 5: Reading Comprehension
Site: | Colorado Education Learning Management System |
Course: | Guest Access-Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties |
Book: | Module 5: Reading Comprehension |
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Date: | Monday, 4 November 2024, 4:49 PM |
Description
Module 5 is comprised of two sessions.
5.1 The Simple View of Reading
Learning Intentions
After viewing this module session participants will be able to:
- Explain
how the Simple View of Reading helps us understand reading comprehension difficulties
- Determine if reading comprehension problems are
the result of word-reading problems, language problems, or both
View
watch the session below.
*Please see the Transcripts resource folder located in Module 0 for a text copy of the transcript from this video.
Summary
- Reading comprehension is based upon two broad skills, 1) word-level reading and 2) language comprehension
- When a student struggles in reading comprehension, it is useful to find out if that student would comprehend if the passage were read to him or her
- Some students struggle in reading comprehension based upon difficulties in language comprehension
- Skills in the limited vocabulary of “everyday
language” may mask a broader language deficit that may hinder reading
comprehension
Reflect & Connect
What has been your understanding of reading comprehension difficulties? How, if at all, does the Simple View clarify your understanding?5.2 Skills Required for Language Comprehension and Reading Comprehension
Learning Intentions
After viewing this module session participants will be able to:
- Identify the critical skills needed for language comprehension
- Describe what is a situation model and how it affects reading comprehension
- Indicate how critical skills knowledge contribute to the situation model
View
watch the session below.
*Please see the Transcripts resource folder located in Module 0 for a text copy of the transcript from this video.
Summary
- When word-level reading is average or better, reading
comprehension and language comprehension share most of the same critical skills
- There
are numerous skills needed for language/reading comprehension, such a
vocabulary, background knowledge, inferencing, and working memory
- English
Learners will struggle in this area for years and their development must be
supported for years