TEXES Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test

Which reading activity fosters comprehension by requiring students to engage with the text through questioning?

1. Partner reading

2. Question the Author

3. Silent reading

4. Teacher read-alouds

The correct answer is: Question the Author

The activity that fosters comprehension by requiring students to engage with the text through questioning is Question the Author. This instructional strategy encourages students to actively think about what they are reading by prompting them to ask questions about the text, which helps them clarify their understanding and promote deeper engagement with the material. By questioning the author's intent, purpose, and the ideas presented, students learn to think critically and make connections, which are essential components of effective comprehension. While partner reading, silent reading, and teacher read-alouds can also contribute to developing comprehension skills, they do not specifically require students to engage in questioning the text itself. Partner reading involves two students reading together, which can foster discussion but doesn’t formally structure questioning of the text. Silent reading allows for individual reading practice but lacks the interactive questioning component. Teacher read-alouds are beneficial for modeling fluent reading and comprehension strategies but do not inherently require students to question the material on their own as part of the activity.