- Definition
Comprehension is simply understanding what you read and being able to explain what it means.
After reading a page about a dog getting lost, your child explains why the dog ran away.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Comprehension is like building a picture in your mind while you read.
Ask your child: What picture is forming in your mind as you read this part?
Common mix-up: Kids may think reading fast means understanding. Real comprehension is making sense of what the words are saying.
Examples
- Retelling the beginning, middle, and end of a short story.
- Explaining why a character feels happy.
comprehension is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
+21 more mentions across the curriculum
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