Reading Comprehension & Interpretation Flashcards

At CLB 5, what type of reading text should a learner comprehend?

Answer: Short formatted texts like flyers, simple news articles, and routine communications

CLB 5 covers short, formatted texts such as flyers, simple news articles, and routine workplace communications.

What does 'scanning' refer to as a CLB reading strategy?

Answer: Quickly looking through text to locate specific information like dates or numbers

Scanning involves quickly moving through text to locate specific information without reading every word.

How does CLB define 'inference' in reading comprehension?

Answer: Drawing conclusions from information not explicitly stated in the text

Inference means understanding implied information based on clues, context, and reader's knowledge.

A CLB 7 learner reads a Canadian news article about housing prices. What comprehension should they demonstrate?

Answer: Understanding the main argument, supporting evidence, key details, and writer's perspective

CLB 7 readers understand the main argument, identify supporting evidence and details, and begin recognizing the writer's perspective.

What is the difference between 'skimming' and 'close reading' in CLB instruction?

Answer: Skimming captures the overall idea quickly while close reading examines details and deeper meanings

Skimming reads quickly for the general idea; close reading carefully examines details, language, and deeper meanings.

At CLB 8, how should a learner interpret graphs and charts integrated into a text?

Answer: Interpret data trends, compare figures, and connect visual information to the text's arguments

CLB 8 readers interpret data from graphs, identify trends, and connect visual information to written arguments.