Comprehension depends in large part on the ability to identify words rapidly in order to reach a level of fluency in which students are then able to concentrate on the meaning of words. Reading Comprehension the understanding of what has been read. Students are asked to read a passage and then asked both explicit and implicit questions based upon the passage the student read. Comprehension depends in large part on a student s understanding of word meaning, ability to extract meaning from groups of words and the ability to draw comparisons from what is read and what is known. The use of explicit questions assists students think about the literal meaning of the text.
Implicit questions help students think about the abstract and personal meaning of writing.
The screening portion of the TPRI is to be administered to each eligible student by the classroom teacher. Administer the inventory to those students who have not demonstrated concepts developed on the screening section. You can choose to administer the inventory to all students depending upon the time and resources available to the teacher. Administration of the entire inventory will provide additional information that can be used to set specific learning objectives. The comprehension portion of the inventory should be administered with all students regardless of their performance on the screening section.