Listening Comprehension
Definition
The ability to understand what others read and say to you.
Related Briefs
Learning to read consists of developing skills in two areas: accurate, fluent reading and comprehending the meaning of texts. Learning these skills does not come naturally. Both accurate word reading and text comprehension require careful, systematic instruction.
Related Resources
In this video, a kindergartener demonstrates that he understands what he reads. Watch as he answers questions about his book and points to evidence in the book to support his thinking.
In this clip, a first grader demonstrates that he understands what he reads. Watch as he answers questions about his book and points to evidence in the book to support his thinking.
Watch a second grader demonstrate that she understands what she reads.
