I wish there could be a space for pupils of all ages called 'interpretation' in which it was accepted that there will be a variety of ways of responding to a book or text and it's not a matter of being right or wrong. All interpretation questions would be open-ended.
Comprehension would 'do' 'What is Humpty Dumpty sitting on?' ('Retrieval').
Interpretation would do 'Why did Humpty Dumpty fall?'
Comprehension could go on in comprehension sessions but there could be a separate, ring-fenced time for this 'Interpretation' time. Open-ended questions only. Interpretation to include comments (written or spoken), drawing, videos, photos, dance, creative writing or any kind, any form.
