GLA GLA Reading Comprehension Strategies 2

Question 1

What is a 'text-dependent question' as used in GLA assessments?

Accepted Answer

A question that can only be answered using evidence from the passage

Answer

Text-dependent questions require students to return to and cite specific evidence from the passage rather than relying on outside knowledge.

Question 2

How can students best identify the author's purpose in an informational GLA passage?

Accepted Answer

By considering whether the text informs, persuades, or entertains and what the author wants the reader to understand or do

Answer

Author's purpose is identified by examining the overall message, word choice, and structure to determine whether the goal is to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Question 3

What does 'citing textual evidence' require students to do in GLA reading responses?

Accepted Answer

Reference specific words, phrases, or details from the text to support their answers

Answer

Citing textual evidence means pointing to exact words or passages that directly support the student's interpretation or answer.

Question 4

Which pre-reading strategy involves reviewing titles, headings, and subheadings before reading the full text?

Accepted Answer

Previewing

Answer

Previewing gives readers a structural overview of the text, activating prior knowledge and setting expectations that improve comprehension.

Question 5

What is the difference between literal and inferential comprehension in GLA reading?

Accepted Answer

Literal comprehension involves understanding explicitly stated information; inferential comprehension involves reading between the lines

Answer

Literal comprehension is about understanding what the text directly says, while inferential comprehension involves drawing conclusions from implied information.

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

GLA GLA Reading Comprehension Strategies 2