[MOSAIC] Comprehension Strategies & Harcourt

[Freida Hammett]

Just been reading Dorn and Soffos' "Reading for Deep
Comprehension" and it seems relevant to this
conversation about retelling.  They make the point
(p16) that "..reflection represents a unique
transaction between reader, writer, and text,
resulting in a personalized recreation of the author's
message.  Reflective knowledge can restructure our
perceptions, organize our ideas, expand our knowledge,
and influence our minds in long-lasting ways.  It is
the ultimate goal of reading."  This is deep reading
vs. retelling the story which is surface reading
according to Dorn and Soffos.  

Freida signing off to read more of what they say.


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