All these new points RE oral and silent reading comprehension pretty much affirm my statement about the question -- "Answers will vary." And that's why I say that the question, "How can we possibly know that?" was indeed a brilliant question. What we have seen and heard on this listserve in reponse to that discussion pretty much show us adults, who probably have a better"guess" about what aids/hinders their comprehension, giving us well-documented and personal answers about oral/silent reading and comprehension. And, indeed, answers do --and will -- vary. Which is precisely why I said that the only incorrect answer to the question (about oral reading reflecting silent reading) is one which someone attempts to make absolutely universal. Can't be done, in my opinion, and the current discussion supports my theory.
Thank you! That is what I have been thinking. Once a child is comfortable and capable with reading I don't see this as much. But, with my low/struggling readers it makes all the difference for them to read it out loud! <It's not that they are focused, it's because their EARS are smarter than their MOUTHS...That's because a child LISTENS to the words for 4-5 years before they learn to READ. They can tell when something SOUNDS right (try reading aloud to them and make a mistake....they'll catch it). Most people find reading aloud or moving your lips makes comprehension easier....it's because we can HEAR the errors and correct them. > _________________________________________________________________ http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=hmtextlinkjuly07 _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
