Lesson 1

Question 1

The process of looking at and understanding written or printed words, symbols, or characters in order to interpret and extract meaning from a text.

Answer 1

Reading

Question 2

The concept of background knowledge, also known as “ “, refers to the collection of information, experiences and understanding that an individual processes on a particular topic or subject.

Answer 2

SCHEMA

Question 3

The process of understanding what is being read or heard

Answer 3

Comprehension

Question 4

Understanding a text, including facts, ideas, vocabulary, events, and stated information

Answer 4

Literal comprehension

Question 5

An essential ability because it serves as a building block to the more advanced level of comprehension

Answer 5

Literal comprehension

Question 6

The ability to make valid inference from the facts information received or found in a text

Answer 6

Inferential comprehension

Question 7

Requires readers to use the inferred meaning of text and form their own thoughts, beliefs, and opinions in relation to the text.

Answer 7

Evaluative comprehension

Question 8

Questions that start with “ what, where,when, who”

Answer 8

Literal comprehension