Module 5: 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
  

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*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
  

Reflect & Connect

How might a teacher promote the critical skills of reading comprehension across content areas?