English Language Arts Comprehension

From the Comprehension Introduction:

A comprehension companion document accompanies the outcomes, identifying dynamic processes for accessing information and extending understanding. These recursive and interactive processes provide a common thread of student strategies, instructional techniques, and formative assessments applicable to all three outcome areas. Instructional techniques engage students in learning experiences that result in the development of critical thinking skills, as well as comprehension strategies. Formative assessments provide teachers and students with information regarding acquisition of these skills and strategies. Throughout this process, the teacher's role is consistently that of facilitator in a student-centered classroom.

Dynamic Processes

To Access Information To Extend Understanding
Determining Importance

Making Connections

Self-Monitor/Clarify

Summary

Text Structure

Visualization

Vocabulary Development
Discourse

Evaluate/Critique

Inferencing

Inquiry

Synthesis


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