To understand aspects of reading, we must learn and use the different levels of comprehension. According to Seymour, there are three levels of comprehension: the literal level, the inferential level, and the critical level. All equally important, however each requires different things.
The Literal Level: what the text says and what happens in a story.
The Inferential Level: determining what the text means.
The Critical Level: analyzing or synthesizing information and applying it to other information.
Students need efficient comprehension to be able to relate the textual material to one's own knowledge (Seymour, 2017). There are different ways teachers may assess students' comprehension level when reading a text. For example, reading the novel “Esperanza Rising” the teacher may ask the following questions:
What problem was Esperanza facing? (Literal)
Why was Esperanza reluctant to give up her old lifestyle? (Inferential)
How would you feel if your life was dramatically changed as Esperanza’s? (Critical)
It is important teachers use a variety of questions to get English Learners and other students to comprehend the text efficiently. Educators should also provide texts that are meaningful and engaging through the use of culture for success (McVee et al., 2005, pg. 550).
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