[MOSAIC] retelling & DRA2

[Zey, Melissa]

My opinion would be that retelling is more a test of memory.  Simply stated, the events retold as told in the text in sequential order.  I see true comprehension as more of a dialogue with the text; it's where you include your thoughts, questions, connections, decide on the author's message, and summarize the main point of the story.
 
Melissa
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] retelling & DRA2



None yet has responded to my question about the efficacy of retelling. Are  we testing memory or true comprehension? I am most interested in your thoughts. Maxine

This goes to the same question that Elaine Garan and I discussed back in summer posts. Is retelling receptive or expressive? Not an answer, I guess, but an additional layer to your question, Maxine.  My personal answer? Once more, my favorite answer to so many questions that can't be answered for any but one kid in one place at one time--it depends.  Bev
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