ILTS 206 Sub-Area 2 Practice Question #12
Children in a first-grade class are listening to a story read aloud by the teacher. The teacher reads:
Jamie shoved his feet into his big black boots and then grabbed his warmest coat and his favorite red mittens. He would need them on a day like today.
The teacher then pauses to ask the children, “What kind of day do you think it was?”
What comprehension strategy is the teacher using during her reading.
Correct Answer: B
Inferential questions require students to use their background knowledge and the clues within the story to answer questions beyond what is explicitly stated in the text.
Generally speaking, there are 3 types of Comprehension: Literal (understanding what is explicitly written or described in the text), Inferential (reading between the lines; understanding implied meaning based on the facts or details in a text), and Evaluative (the ability to analyze text or to explore the author’s intent, opinion or style)