Question

Additional Info: It is question 2 on page 95. I don't have any more information besides this as I am confused on how to answer the question.

This question pertains to the book: students with mild exceptionalities characteristics and applications by Sydney Zentall...

Can you please upload the answer key to the book so that I can check my answers to multiple questions. Also, below if my main question.

If a child cannot comprehend when reading independently, what is the first question you should ask? Can the chold

A. Decode?

B. Write?

C. Hear?

Answer 1

Comprehending when reading means to understand what is written or grasping the meaning of the written words. To understand the meanings of the written the child must have ability to recognize the words that is the understanding of alphabets and related pronunciations. This is called decoding. If the child lacks this ability the alphabets and words would appear to them as meaningless marks. Also, this will cause them to dislike reading. Hence, the first question that you should ask is ;"Can the child Decode"