How are you measuring language comprehension?
We’re an ed-tech company that designs conversation opportunities for language comprehension assessment in Pre-K to 1st Grade learners.
Our systematic and explicit instruction prepares students to ask questions about what they see, hear, and think.
We believe the best way to improve language comprehension is by having more and better conversations.
Classroom Example
Assignment | Using Timelines
One morning, George’s mom gave him a list of chores and the order in which to do them. In other words, she gave him a timeline for his day. But George decided to make his own timeline and got things out of order. And now, there’s a cow in the kitchen.
Developing Oral Language Comprehension
The conversation engine is only a part of the larger AskMeno experience. Much of the learning happens offline through teacher-led direct instruction, classroom centers, and home extension activities, all of which are supported by our robust Teacher Toolkit and Toolbox.
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As described in Scarborough's Reading Rope, background knowledge is a critical element of language comprehension. Learners activate their background knowledge in content-rich activities and receive direct background-knowledge instruction.
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Vocabulary is introduced to help students learn the meaning of new words and give them opportunities to practice using key terms in various contexts.
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Students improve verbal reasoning and inferencing skills through dialogue with our virtual character by asking relevant questions and responding to his statements.
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Learners are presented with gamified activities that involve unlocking various story elements in each assignment’s character story.
AskMeno’s Impact
AskMeno’s Impact on Classrooms
Regarding the effects of systematic and explicit oral language development, Jennifer Aderhalt, a pre-k teacher in Marion County, FL, says that people who visit her classroom have a common reaction:
"They're like, 'wow,' and they are very shocked at how communicative they are."
What does the research say about oral Language comprehension and communication?
Discover more of the Science of Reading research supporting this foundational literacy skill.
Discover solutions for all your early learners.
Early Childhood and Pre-K
Use AskMeno's play-based assignments to achieve kindergarten readiness through oral-language and whole-child development.
Kindergarten and First Grade
Develop the building blocks of oral literacy and social skills through play-based, collaborative learning.
Special Education
Facilitate multimodal learning experiences to meet the unique needs of students and develop core literacy skills for a lifetime of learning.
AskMeno can help your classroom, too.
At AskMeno, we know that educators work day in and day out to help their students succeed. With all the demands teachers already face, it can be an added challenge to make learning engaging and effective for every child. Traditional methods of teaching early learners can fail to recognize literacy gaps hiding behind distraction and disengagement. We believe that education should be a journey of curiosity and discovery, not a one-size-fits-all regimen.
We understand that as an educator you want to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where all students feel valued and inspired. That's why we offer AskMeno, a platform that revolutionizes the classroom experience through play-based inquiry and adventure. Here’s how we do it:
Play-Based Learning Adventures: AskMeno engages your whole class with a world of learning where they can explore and ask questions through teacher-facilitated assignments.
Develop Oral Language and Social Skills: Our platform is designed to develop core language skills crucial in early education while supporting emotional, social, and intellectual development.
Track and Celebrate Progress: We provide rubrics and reports personalized for your classroom so you can demonstrate class learning gains across the school year.
Request a demo today to see how our platform is transforming classrooms. We want to help you engage and meet the needs of all your unique learners with a classroom that is a catalyst for curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.