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Which of these are included in the hierarchy of reading skills used in comprehending a text?
Which of these are included in the hierarchy of reading skills used in comprehending a text?
- Application (correct)
- Interpretation (correct)
- Synthesis (correct)
- Literal Knowledge (correct)
- Analysis (correct)
- Evaluation (correct)
When you are reading a text, it is important to set a purpose and questions for yourself.
When you are reading a text, it is important to set a purpose and questions for yourself.
True (A)
What is the purpose of asking critical and analytical questions while reading?
What is the purpose of asking critical and analytical questions while reading?
It helps you move beyond simply remembering the author's main points and encourages deeper thinking, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the material.
What is the "literal knowledge level" of comprehension?
What is the "literal knowledge level" of comprehension?
Which level of comprehension requires readers to draw conclusions, make inferences, and use prior knowledge and experience to interpret the text?
Which level of comprehension requires readers to draw conclusions, make inferences, and use prior knowledge and experience to interpret the text?
Questions at the interpretive level tend to be objective and factual.
Questions at the interpretive level tend to be objective and factual.
What does the "Application Level" of comprehension involve?
What does the "Application Level" of comprehension involve?
The Analysis Level of comprehension requires readers to break down complex information into simpler parts and understand the relationship between them.
The Analysis Level of comprehension requires readers to break down complex information into simpler parts and understand the relationship between them.
What is the purpose of "Evaluation" or "Criticism Level" of comprehension?
What is the purpose of "Evaluation" or "Criticism Level" of comprehension?
Which level of comprehension involves creating something new by integrating different elements of information learned at lower levels?
Which level of comprehension involves creating something new by integrating different elements of information learned at lower levels?
What is the moral of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" story?
What is the moral of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" story?
How did the boy get bored while tending the sheep in the story?
How did the boy get bored while tending the sheep in the story?
Flashcards
Literal Comprehension
Literal Comprehension
Understanding the basic facts and details presented in a text; often focuses on summarizing.
Levels of Comprehension
Levels of Comprehension
A hierarchical system of reading skills, crucial for understanding text, including literal knowledge, interpretation, application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
Interpretation
Interpretation
Understanding the meaning behind the explicit information, drawing inferences and connections that the author didn't explicitly state.
Application
Application
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Analysis
Analysis
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Evaluation
Evaluation
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Synthesis
Synthesis
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Critical Reading
Critical Reading
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Active Reading
Active Reading
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Study Notes
Levels of Comprehension
- Different levels of understanding exist when reading text.
- These levels form a hierarchy of reading skills, including literal knowledge, interpretation, application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
- The comprehension of a text depends on the reader's ability to apply these levels.
- Understanding comprehension levels helps with assignments, tests, and independent reading.
- Questions should guide a reader's purpose.
Questioning the Text
- Critical reading requires critical and analytical questions of the text.
- Questioning the text helps move beyond just summarizing the main points.
- Readers should ask questions before reading the text.
- Initial questions will guide comprehension.
Comprehension
- Comprehension is the process of giving meaning to information.
- This is an active process, not simply memorization.
- Factors influencing comprehension include the readability of the text and prior knowledge.
- Higher comprehension levels lead to deeper knowledge gain from reading.
- Comprehension is crucial for academic success.
Post-Secondary Reading
- Post-secondary reading goes beyond summarizing main ideas.
- Expect to engage the text with higher-order thinking.
- Readers actively process information.
- Connect ideas within reading material.
Questioning Text Material and Comprehension Levels
- Questioning text material aids in deeper comprehension.
- Questions guide a reader's purpose in understanding the text.
- Effective strategy is asking pertinent questions before reading.
Applying Comprehension Levels
- The ability to apply different comprehension levels (literal to critical) facilitates better understanding.
- Applying appropriate levels develops critical thinking skills.
Examples of Comprehension Questions
- Different comprehension levels are highlighted through example questions, like "Why did the boy cry 'wolf'?" and "How did the villagers feel about the boy's repeated cries?"
- These questions illustrate applying the various comprehension levels.
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