Understanding reading comprehension
by Dr. James Flood
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Dr. Flood presents a particular framework or definition of reading comprehension. What aspects of his definition resonated most with you, and how does it compare to your previous understanding of what it means to "comprehend" a text?
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The book likely explores various cognitive processes involved in comprehension, such as inferencing, monitoring, or schema activation. Which of these processes did you find most illuminating, and can you recall a recent reading experience where you were consciously or unconsciously engaging in it?
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Flood undoubtedly emphasizes the crucial role of prior knowledge in understanding new information. How does the book suggest we can best activate or build this prior knowledge, both for ourselves as readers and for others (e.g., students, colleagues) we might guide?
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