What outcome is associated with analyzing miscues?

• A. The retelling of a story and direct discussion of the selection
• B. A checklist of spelling errors
• C. A quiz on vocabulary
• D. A summarization of unrelated text

Answer: (A)

Analyzing miscues helps you see how a reader constructs meaning as they read and where understanding may break down. By looking at the errors a student makes, you can guide a deeper look into what they took from the text and what needs clarification. The best outcome from this analysis is having the student retell the story and then engage in a direct discussion of the selection. The retelling shows what parts of the text they grasp, while the discussion targets clarifying misunderstandings, citing evidence, and linking ideas from the text to support comprehension. Other outcomes, like focusing only on spelling errors, testing vocabulary, or summarizing unrelated text, don’t illuminate how the reader comprehends and uses the text in context.