To show understanding information from the text. Demonstrating basic understanding of facts and ideas.

Actions

Outcomes

Classifying, Comparing, Exemplifying, Explaining, Inferring, Interpreting, Paraphrasing, Summarising

Collection, Examples, Explanation, Label, List, Outline, Quiz, Show and tell Summary

The adult . . .

Scaffolds and offers learners a limited choice of strategies, skills, and or methods to use.

Supports learners to use the skills and strategies.

Asks questions of learners to keep them on track.

Plans questions that help learners to help about their thinking (metacognition)

Models language.

The learner . . .

Use strategies and skills with support.

Responds to questions.

Questions

Responses

Can you explain what is happening… what is meant…? 

How would you classify the type of…? 

How would you compare…? 

How would you contrast…? 

How would you rephrase the meaning…? 

How would you summarise…? 

What can you say about…? 

What facts or ideas show…? 

What is the main idea of…? 

Which is the best answer…? 

Which statements support…? 

Will you state or interpret in your own words…? 

Can you write in your own words>..? 

Can you write a brief outline…? 

What do you think could have happened next…? 

Who do you think…? 

What was the main idea…? 

Who was the key character…? 

Can you distinguish between…? 

What differences exist between…? 

Can you provide an example of what you mean…? 

Can you provide a definition for…? 

This reminds me of… 

I experienced this once when… 

I felt like (character) when I… 

This is similar to… 

This is different than… 

This relates to… 

This made me feel… 

This makes me think about… 

This part/book connects to… This is very much like…