The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
- Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"
- Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"
What is Comprehension?
Comprehension is the extraction of meaning from written text. It "... is not just finding answers in a piece of text -- it is an active process whereby the reader creates a version of the text in his or her mind." (Konza 2011, p.1)
The Australian Curriculum defines comprehension strategies as “strategies and processes used by readers to make meaning from texts.” (ACARA 2010). In reading, there are different levels of comprehension -- literal, interpretive, critical and creative (Winch et al 2013) and activities can be extended to differing levels of comprehension if applicable.
The Australian Curriculum defines comprehension strategies as “strategies and processes used by readers to make meaning from texts.” (ACARA 2010). In reading, there are different levels of comprehension -- literal, interpretive, critical and creative (Winch et al 2013) and activities can be extended to differing levels of comprehension if applicable.