1. Decoding: The ability to sound out and recognize words accurately.
2. Fluency: The ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression.
3. Comprehension: The ability to understand and interpret the meaning of a text.
4. Vocabulary: The ability to understand and use a wide range of words.
5. Critical reading: The ability to analyze and evaluate texts, including identifying main ideas, themes, and arguments.
6. Active reading: The ability to engage with a text by asking questions, making connections, and summarizing key points.
7. Skimming and scanning: The ability to quickly locate specific information in a text.
8. Reading for pleasure: The ability to enjoy and appreciate reading for its own sake.
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Google Gemini AI
Aug 21
Decoding (Word Recognition)
- Phonics: Sounding out words based on letter-sound relationships - Sight Reading: Recognizing and reading words automatically without sounding them out
Reading Comprehension
- Literal Comprehension: Understanding the surface meaning of the text - Inferential Comprehension: Drawing conclusions and making connections beyond the text - Critical Comprehension: Analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information
Reading Fluency
- Accuracy: Reading words correctly and smoothly - Rate: Reading at an appropriate speed - Prosody: Reading with natural expression and intonation
Reading Vocabulary
- Decoding (Word Knowledge): Knowing the meaning of words - Vocabulary Expansion: Acquiring new words through reading and other means
Higher-Order Reading Skills
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing information, making judgments, and forming opinions - Synthesis: Combining information from multiple sources to create new understanding - Metacognition: Monitoring and regulating one's own reading process
Specific Skills for Different Types of Texts
- Expository Reading: Understanding informational texts such as textbooks, articles, and non-fiction books - Literary Reading: Understanding stories, poems, and plays - Functional Reading: Reading for practical purposes, such as following instructions, understanding signs, and filling out forms