To read and understand text, a child needs to be able to understand
language. Before expecting a child to be able to read and understand
a story, the question should be asked, "Could the child understand
this story if it was read TO her?" An essential aspect of language
comprehension hinges on the ability to draw inferences and appreciate
implications--it is important to understand both the explicit and
implicit messages contained in language.
2. Language Comp.
