TERM 1
Schema Theory
DEFINITION 1
Influences reading comprehension greatly
Hypothesis that explains how information we have stored
in our minds helps us gain new knowledge
TERM 2
Construction-Integration Theory
DEFINITION 2
Explains the complex thinking proces ses by which readers
successfully understand a text.
Two phases of mental processing:
(1) Construction phase - very surface level and analytical of
previous knowledge, word meanings, and grammatical
features
(2) Integration phase: connecting ide as from text with what we
already know and deleting new conc epts that do not fit with
the meaning of the text
TERM 3
Multiple Comprehension Strategies
DEFINITION 3
When students use combinations of comprehension
strategies as they read
TERM 4
Benchmark Standards
DEFINITION 4
Minimum expected outcomes for comprehension
development
TERM 5
Metacognition
DEFINITION 5
Refers to 2 important concepts related to reading
comprehension:
(1) Readers awareness of how well h e/she is understanding the
reading. Example: when you read an d realize your mind is
wandering
(2) a reader's ability to control his/her thinking, including the
use of comprehension strategies to im prove/repair failing
comprehension while reading
