Toward a Hierarchy of Skills in the Comprehension of Literature.

Hillocks, George, Jr.

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Toward a Hierarchy of Skills in the Comprehension of Literature.

Hillocks, George, Jr.

English Journal, v69 n3 p54-59 Mar 1980

Levels of comprehension skills in the reading of literary works are identified and represented in a set of questions comprising an informal reading inventory. Literal and inferential levels of comprehension are explained, and ground rules for developing a set of inventory questions are presented for use. (DF)

Descriptors: Critical Reading, Informal Reading Inventories, Literature Appreciation, Reading Comprehension, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Research, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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