What genre of reading is most difficult for upper elementary students to comprehend?

Answer 1

Historical non-fiction books are the most difficult genres for upper elementary students to comprehend because the children are so excited about discovering everything new in their world that reading historical non-fiction books does not feed their curiosity or thirst for new knowledge to share amongst their peers. Their lack of interest when asked to learn a historic, unused language which describes outdated objects and methods, is mistaken for a lack of comprehension. It is a will to not comprehend that which does not provide personal gain in their hierarchy of peers.

Answer 2

Informational text is most difficult for both native and non-native learners. Because the text is thick with new vocabulary, it is often hard for students to determine what information is important and what is unimportant