STR Reading Comprehension

Question 1

According to the Simple View of Reading, reading comprehension is the product of:

Accepted Answer

Decoding × Language comprehension

Answer

The Simple View of Reading states that RC = Decoding × Language Comprehension, meaning both are necessary for skilled reading.

Question 2

Which comprehension strategy involves making connections between new text and prior knowledge, other texts, or the world?

Accepted Answer

Making connections

Answer

Making connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world) helps readers integrate new information with existing knowledge.

Question 3

Inferencing in reading comprehension requires students to:

Accepted Answer

Use text clues and prior knowledge to draw conclusions

Answer

Inferencing involves using implicit text evidence combined with background knowledge to derive meaning not directly stated.

Question 4

Which type of question asks students to use information from the text combined with their own knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Author and me question

Answer

Author and Me questions (from QAR) require students to combine textual evidence with personal knowledge to answer.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a KWL chart in comprehension instruction?

Accepted Answer

Activate prior knowledge before reading and track learning

Answer

A KWL chart activates background knowledge (K), sets purposes for reading (W), and documents new learning (L).

STR - Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test