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CALP Critical Reading Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. A CALP reading task asks: 'What implicit bias does the author reveal through word choice?' What skill level is being assessed?

    Answer: Critical analysis of language use at the evaluative level

    Analyzing implicit bias through word choice requires evaluative critical thinking, one of the highest-order CALP reading skills.

  2. Which reading behavior most distinguishes a CALP-proficient student from a BICS-proficient student?

    Answer: Ability to draw inferences from academic texts without contextual support

    CALP proficiency involves decontextualized inference-making from academic text, which goes far beyond the context-supported communication of BICS.

  3. When a CALP exam passage presents a counterargument, students are expected to:

    Answer: Evaluate whether it weakens or strengthens the central claim

    CALP-level reading requires students to critically evaluate the role of counterarguments within the logic of an academic text.

  4. A CALP passage uses hedging language such as 'may suggest' and 'it is possible that.' Why is recognizing hedging important?

    Answer: It indicates the degree of certainty the author is asserting, affecting interpretation

    Recognizing hedging language is a critical CALP skill because it signals epistemic stance and affects the strength of the claims being made.

  5. Which approach to unknown vocabulary best reflects CALP-level reading strategy?

    Answer: Using morphological analysis and context to construct meaning

    Using morphological awareness and contextual inference to derive word meaning is the CALP-aligned strategy that supports independent academic reading.

  6. A student reads an academic text and identifies that the first paragraph poses a problem while subsequent paragraphs offer solutions. What skill is being demonstrated?

    Answer: Recognition of text structure and organizational patterns

    Identifying problem-solution text structure is a CALP-level organizational awareness skill that supports comprehension of academic expository texts.