FAQ: KEY COMPREHENSION SERIES
CURRENTLY FIVE QUESTIONS
1. Is the KEY Comprehension series a single resource?
NO. There are three separate resources in the series:
KEY into reorganisation
KEY into inference
KEY into evaluation (includes reaction)
Although they can be purchased/used separately they are linked. Reorganisation & inference are sub-skills of evaluation & reaction.
2. What are the 3 levels in each KEY resource? CURRENTLY FIVE QUESTIONS
1. Is the KEY Comprehension series a single resource?
NO. There are three separate resources in the series:
KEY into reorganisation
KEY into inference
KEY into evaluation (includes reaction)
Although they can be purchased/used separately they are linked. Reorganisation & inference are sub-skills of evaluation & reaction.
Each of the KEY Comprehension resources contains three levels. They are all included in each resource – you cannot buy the levels separately. The levels are 8 – 10 yrs, 10 -12 yrs and 12 – 14+ yrs. These are decoding ages – not chronological age levels.
3. Do I use each item in the order they are presented?
There is a slight grading of the items, with the easier ones coming first and the more difficult ones being presented toward the end.
However, there is no hard and fast rule – a teacher should use judgement in deciding which items to use with the students.
They do not all have to be used. When a student is ready to move on to the next level, they should do so.
The resources are designed to be flexible.
4. Where should a student start?
It is a good idea to start a student at a level where they can read the words with ease. This means that decoding is not an issue, or a stress. They can concentrate on the comprehension strategies needed to answer the questions without struggling through the words.
This may mean starting at a point lower than their reading age.
If a student can read words at the 10 – 12 year level, it would be best to start them at Level 1 which has a decoding age of 8 – 10 years. This does not mean the material is aimed at children who are 8, 9 and 10 years old.
It is suitable for adults as well as school age students.
It is a good idea to start a student at a level where they can read the words with ease. This means that decoding is not an issue, or a stress. They can concentrate on the comprehension strategies needed to answer the questions without struggling through the words.
This may mean starting at a point lower than their reading age.
If a student can read words at the 10 – 12 year level, it would be best to start them at Level 1 which has a decoding age of 8 – 10 years. This does not mean the material is aimed at children who are 8, 9 and 10 years old.
It is suitable for adults as well as school age students.
5. Who should use the KEY Comprehension series?
Every student will benefit from some work with the resources. Even the able students should do some work with the level that is most appropriate.
If a student is competent with the material in Level 3 then they can be said to have mastered that particular comprehension skill.
If a student is competent with the material in Level 3 then they can be said to have mastered that particular comprehension skill.
Generally speaking, the resources are for use with students of 8 years and upwards.
They are valuable for adult students and for anyone for whom English is not the first language.
They are valuable for adult students and for anyone for whom English is not the first language.