Levels of Comprehension READ 90 Levels of Comprehension

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Levels of Comprehension READ 90

Levels of Comprehension READ 90

Levels of Comprehension �Literal �Inferential �Evaluative �Appreciative

Levels of Comprehension �Literal �Inferential �Evaluative �Appreciative

Literal �Facts from the reading �Information is clearly stated in the text. �The reader

Literal �Facts from the reading �Information is clearly stated in the text. �The reader is using the information as “directly” stated in the text.

Literal Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an exciting vacation.

Literal Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an exciting vacation. He felt he needed an adventure. After much thought, he decided to take a trip to the Big Apple. Q. Where did Robert go for his adventure?

Answer The Big Apple �No interpretation has been made. �The answer is a “fact”

Answer The Big Apple �No interpretation has been made. �The answer is a “fact” clearly stated in the reading.

Inferential �Inferences often require use of “schema” or background knowledge to answer a question

Inferential �Inferences often require use of “schema” or background knowledge to answer a question or understand what is being stated in the reading. �The reader must take facts from the reading and make an interpretation or educated guess.

Inferential Example Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an exciting

Inferential Example Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an exciting vacation. He felt he needed an adventure. After much thought, he decided to take a trip to the Big Apple. Q. Where did Robert go for his adventure?

Answer �Robert went to New York. �In order for the reader to know where

Answer �Robert went to New York. �In order for the reader to know where Robert went, they must have prior knowledge that The Big Apple is a reference to New York.

Evaluative �The reader is taking what they have read and forming an opinion or

Evaluative �The reader is taking what they have read and forming an opinion or making a judgment. �These answers must “always” be supported by information from the text. �The reader may also be using background knowledge to understand the information. �May have multiple answers.

Evaluative - Example Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an

Evaluative - Example Robert was bored with everyday life and wanted to take an exciting vacation. He felt he needed an adventure. After much thought, he decided to take a trip to the Big Apple. Q. Is New York a good place to go if you a seeking an adventure? Q. Why do you think Robert so board with life?

Answer �Answers may vary provided the reader can explain their answer.

Answer �Answers may vary provided the reader can explain their answer.

Appreciative �The focus is on the author. �The reader must try and see the

Appreciative �The focus is on the author. �The reader must try and see the authors purpose and point of view. �This requires the reader to view the importance of the author’s information. �The reader must also try to make connections to the information presented by the author.

Appreciative - Example �Why did the author choose to use New York as a

Appreciative - Example �Why did the author choose to use New York as a place where someone can have an adventure?

Levels of Comprehension Class Assignment In your group, answer the syllabus questions and identify

Levels of Comprehension Class Assignment In your group, answer the syllabus questions and identify the Level of Comprehension for each question. Be sure to discuss “why” you have chosen each level and be able to explain how you determined the answer.

Homework Assignment �Use the Fairy Tale article to write and answer 1 question for

Homework Assignment �Use the Fairy Tale article to write and answer 1 question for each level of comprehension. �Bring to next class session.

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