Comprehension

Question 1

What is comprehension?

Answer 1

To comprehend means to understand the thoughts and ideas of a writer or speaker and to be able to apply these ideas in various contexts.

Question 2

What are the 3 stages of comprehension?

Answer 2

Pre-reading/listening
During reading/listening
Post reading/listening

Question 3

What happens pre-reading/listening?

Answer 3

This stage involves predicting the thoughts, events, and conclusions based on the cover book or the topic of the speech.

Question 4

What happens during reading/listening?

Answer 4

This stage you are monitoring your comprehension by picturing images, relating the info to your own experiences, and re-reading or asking questions.

Question 5

What happens post reading/listening?

Answer 5

This stage you consolidate what you have read/listened to by thinking about it, discussing it with others, and applying it in new ways and contexts.

Question 6

What are the levels of comprehension?

Answer 6

Literal
Interpretive
Analytical
Synthesis
Evaluation

Question 7

What is literal comprehension?

Answer 7

Literal comprehension requires you to understand the info that was stated. Questions that ask who, when, where, and what require this level.

Question 8

What is interpretive comprehension?

Answer 8

This refers to understanding what is being implied rather than what is actually said. This could answer questions that ask how and why.

Question 9

What is analytical comprehension?

Answer 9

Examining something critically by breaking it down into smaller parts to understand how it works.

Question 10

What is application comprehension?

Answer 10

Apply general methods/principles to a new situation by using given info. This requires logic and writing.

Question 11

What is synthesis comprehension?

Answer 11

Combine the elements into a new entity, integrate ideas, and change into a different format.

Question 12

What is evaluation comprehension?

Answer 12

Making judgements and decision based on criteria and rationale