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What is Decoding?
Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.
Decoding Strategy Chart:
What is Comprehension?
Comprehension is the reason for reading. If readers can read the words but do not understand or connect to what they are reading, they are not really reading. Good readers are both purposeful and active, and have the skills to absorb what they read, analyze it, make sense of it, and make it their own.
Strong readers think actively as they read. They use their experiences and knowledge of the world, vocabulary, language structure, and reading strategies to make sense of the text and know how to get the most out of it. They know when they have problems with understanding and what thinking strategies to use to resolve these problems when they pop up.
Comprehension Links for Parents:
- Getting the Most Out of Nonfiction Reading Time
- How Parents Can Support the Common Core Reading Standards
- Reading Aloud to Build Comprehension
- Creating 21st Century Learners
- Mission Critical: Reading Together to Build Critical Thinking Skills
- Picture This! Using Mental Imagery While Reading
- Reading for Meaning with Your Child
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