Which of the following steps is NOT part of comprehension strategy instruction?

The correct answer identifies a step that does not typically fall under the umbrella of comprehension strategy instruction. Comprehension strategy instruction involves specific practices aimed at enhancing students' understanding of texts. This usually includes steps such as teacher modeling, where educators demonstrate how to use comprehension strategies effectively, guided practice, which allows students to practice these strategies with support, and application, where students independently apply what they’ve learned to new texts.

Teacher-led assessment, while an important component in the overall educational process, primarily serves to evaluate student understanding rather than actively teaching or reinforcing comprehension strategies. It focuses more on measuring student performance as opposed to providing direct instruction or support in using strategies for better comprehension. Therefore, it is not aligned with the instructional aims of comprehension strategy practices which emphasize teaching students how to think critically about texts and apply strategies to improve their understanding.