True or False
Omissions never change the meaning of a sentence.
False
What is it called when a reader leaves out a word while reading
Omission
Original: “I like to drink water.”
Student reads: “I like drink water
(To) Omission
Substitutions can sometimes completely change the meaning of a sentence
True
What type of miscue is it when a reader adds an extra word that isn’t in the text?
Addition or Insertion
Original: “She has a red ball.”
Student reads: “She has a blue ball.
(Red for blue) Substitution
Self-corrections show that a reader is paying attention and monitoring comprehension.
True
Which miscue happens when a reader replaces a word with the wrong one?
Substitution
Original: “He went to the store.”
Student reads: “He went went to the store.
(went) Repetition
Repetition always makes a sentence incorrect.
False
What is it called when a reader says a word or phrase more than once?
Repetition
Original: “The sun is bright today.”
Student reads: “The sun is bright, today.”
Then corrects to “The sun is bright today.”
Self- Correction
Identifying miscues is only useful for teachers, not readers themselves.
False
Which type of miscue shows that a reader notices a mistake and fixes it immediately?
Self-Correction
Original: “The dog ran fast.” Student reads: “The dog ran fast.” What miscue occurred?
None. The reading was correct.