Defining Reading Flashcards
1
Q
Reading is part of the communication process
A
Sender –> Receiver
Speaker –> Listener
Writer –> Reader
2
Q
Reading is not just a basic skill
A
Low/Basic skills -> High/Pro skills
3
Q
Reading is a complex process
A
There are steps/developmental stages in reading (complicated, varies, fluctuates)
4
Q
Reading is situationally-bound
A
Being good at reading one text doesn’t mean you will be good at other texts
5
Q
Reading is not the same as decoding
A
Decoding is making sense of the text
6
Q
Reading proficiency requires characteristics
A
Accuracy + Fluence = Proficiency
7
Q
Reading is like problem-solving
A
You must pay attention
