Critical Thinking: the process of reflecting on the validity of what you have read in light of your prior knowledge and understanding of the world.

Deeper Definition +

Critical thinking is the process of reflecting on the validity of what you have read in light of your prior knowledge and understanding of the world.

Research Synthesis +
  • A deep vocabulary and vast knowledge network support the ability to make global coherence inferences (Elleman, 2017).
  • Working memory allows readers to integrate and construct information to maintain coherence (Gathercole & Alloway, 2008).
  • Students with language-based learning difficulties and/or English learners may experience challenges if any factors (vocabulary, knowledge, and working memory) are lacking. 
Implementation Considerations +

-Comprehension monitoring (p. 186 comprehension blueprint)

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