Comprehension is the capability to read and grasp the meaning or what is actually being said in the text. Decoding and comprehension are both necessary in reading (Hill, 2006, pg 207). In reading comprehension there are basically three elements involved; the reader, the text and the activity. Teachers need to clear several “roadblocks” before comprehension can begin. These include; building active involvement, holding attention, being persistent, taking time to reflect and being flexible (Hill, 2006, pp 190-195). Teachers can assess a child’s comprehension by asking them different questions and encouraging the child to retell the information they have learnt. Different comprehension activities can support children with learning how to gain meaning from what they read.
Reading Comprehension
Comprehension is the capability to read and grasp the meaning or what is actually being said in the text. Decoding and comprehension are both necessary in reading (Hill, 2006, pg 207). In reading comprehension there are basically three elements involved; the reader, the text and the activity. Teachers need to clear several “roadblocks” before comprehension can begin. These include; building active involvement, holding attention, being persistent, taking time to reflect and being flexible (Hill, 2006, pp 190-195). Teachers can assess a child’s comprehension by asking them different questions and encouraging the child to retell the information they have learnt. Different comprehension activities can support children with learning how to gain meaning from what they read.
(Hill, S 2006, Developing Early Literacy: Assessment and teaching, Eleanor Curtain Publishing, Prahran)
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