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Inference vs Explicit Meaning
Distinguish between what a text explicitly says and what you have inferred, assumed, or read in — knowing which is which is fundamental to honest comprehension
Typical age: 7–9 years
“After your child reads a story or article, can they tell you which parts they actually read in the text and which parts they worked out or assumed for themselves?”
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Needs first
- Teaching It Back
Distinguishing literal from inferred requires being able to articulate your own understanding clearly enough to examine its source
- Monitoring ComprehensionREQUIRED
Distinguishing literal from inferred requires first being able to monitor whether you have actually understood — you must notice comprehension before you can interrogate its source