Reading comprehension is central to journalism, and it informs every skill required by a good journalist today just as it always has. The ability to undertake extensive research is pivotal to every form of journalism. A journalist works best when they can understand the needs of the reader and what they want, taking on information accordingly
Writing responses is the highest level of comprehension because students can communicate their learning and viewpoints, demonstrating the extent of their knowledge about a text and articulating their own learning. This is a valuable insight for teachers and a pivotal part of the STARS module of CARS & STARS Online, and FOCUS Reading, with their goal of making all students better readers.
