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Which scenario describes a person who can comprehend well when the text is read to them?
What type of difficulties would a person face if they struggled with both decoding and language comprehension?
Why is understanding the Simple View of Reading crucial for educators?
If a student is struggling with comprehension, what could be the reason according to the text?
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Which part of reading does the Simple View of Reading provide a clear and practical framework for understanding?
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What are the two fundamental components of the Simple View of Reading (SVR)?
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of decoding as per the SVR?
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According to the SVR, what is the formula for reading comprehension?
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What happens if a person has strong decoding skills but weak language comprehension according to the SVR?
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Which of the following best describes what language comprehension involves according to the SVR?
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Study Notes
The Simple View of Reading (SVR)
- A theoretical framework proposed by Gough and Tunmer in 1986 to explain the process of reading comprehension
- Breaks down reading into two fundamental components: Decoding (or Word Recognition) and Language Comprehension
Decoding (or Word Recognition)
- Refers to the ability to recognize and pronounce words accurately
- Involves skills such as:
- Phonemic awareness (identifying and manipulating individual sounds or phonemes in words)
- Knowledge of letter-sound relationships (phonics)
- Sight word recognition (recognizing common words instantly without sounding them out)
Language Comprehension
- Involves understanding the meaning of words, sentences, and texts
- Encompasses:
- Vocabulary knowledge
- Syntax (grammar and sentence structure)
- Semantic skills (understanding word meanings and relationships between words)
Reading Comprehension
- Result of a person's ability to accurately decode words and their proficiency in understanding language
- Formula: RC = Decoding * Language Comprehension
Reading Profiles
- Strong Decoding, Strong Comprehension: Strong reading comprehension skills
- Strong Decoding, Weak Comprehension: Can read words accurately but may struggle with understanding the text
- Weak Decoding, Strong Comprehension: May have difficulty reading words accurately but can comprehend well when the text is read to them
- Weak Decoding, Weak Comprehension: Likely to experience significant difficulties in reading comprehension
Importance of SVR
- Helps educators diagnose specific areas of weakness in a reader
- Informs targeted interventions and instructional strategies to support the individual needs of learners
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Description
Learn about the widely accepted theoretical framework proposed by Gough and Tunmer in 1986 that breaks down reading comprehension into two components: Decoding and Linguistic Comprehension.
