Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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The Simple View of Reading, frequently cited on the MTEL Foundations of Reading, states that reading comprehension equals:
Answer: Decoding × language comprehension
The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer) defines reading comprehension as the product of decoding ability and language comprehension — both are necessary.
Schema theory, as it relates to reading comprehension on the MTEL Foundations of Reading, suggests that readers:
Answer: Use prior knowledge structures (schemas) to interpret, organize, and remember new information from text
Schema theory holds that readers draw on existing knowledge frameworks to make sense of new information, integrating text content with what they already know.
On the MTEL Foundations of Reading, which comprehension strategy involves creating mental pictures of events and descriptions while reading?
Answer: Visualizing (creating mental images)
Visualizing is a comprehension strategy in which readers create mental images of what is described in text, deepening engagement and understanding.
A student reads an expository text and identifies the problem-solution structure. This demonstrates knowledge of:
Answer: Expository text structure
Expository text structures (e.g., problem-solution, cause-effect, compare-contrast, description, sequence) organize informational text, and recognizing them aids comprehension.
On the MTEL Foundations of Reading, which text feature distinguishes narrative text from expository text?
Answer: Narrative text is organized around story grammar elements (characters, plot, setting, theme); expository text presents factual information in organizational structures
Narrative text follows story grammar with characters, setting, and plot, while expository text presents facts and ideas using structures such as cause-effect or compare-contrast.
Making an inference while reading, as described on the MTEL Foundations of Reading, requires a reader to:
Answer: Combine text information with prior knowledge to understand something the author implied but did not directly state
Inferencing requires readers to go beyond what is explicitly stated by combining textual evidence with background knowledge to understand implied meanings.