Complex Underlying Structures to Correctly Restate Questions in the Answer

Complex Underlying Structures to Correctly Restate Questions in the Answer

Restating the Question in the Answer is a language formulation task that requires the metalinguistic ability to drop the question word, identify the main idea or subject, and use understanding of parts of speech to find the verb. Once those steps are accomplished, students then must manipulate the sentence structure to restate an interrogative as a declarative sentence. Finally, the student must have well-developed working memory to retain the question and find the answer.

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The Hidden Skill Of Listening Comprehension

The Hidden Skill Of Listening Comprehension

Listening comprehension is an often overlooked aspect of academic success. While reading, writing, and speaking skills are emphasized in schools, listening and listening comprehension are expected but not taught or practiced. in this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of teaching listening comprehension skills to elementary and middle school students.

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