For such a basic assignment, this was very complicated.
Content Reading is reading in a particular subject area (usually outside of literature) and includes the text structures used while Domain Reading is the activity/concern/function of reading. So how are they different? Content Reading deals with areas such as mathematics, science, technology, and social studies. It also deals with the different types of text structures, such as charts, maps, graphs. Domain Reading isn't concerned with subject areas--it is more about the actual reading in the area.
Content Knowledge is the theories/principles/concepts of a particular discipline. It deals with the teaching process and how students best learn the concepts of the discipline. Domain Knowledge is the knowledge a specific area. It is based on experience in that area and includes expertise, trends, key players, and terminology, and is critical for success. So what is the difference between the two? While Content Knowledge is concerned with how to teach so that students can learn, Domain Knowledge is more about knowing about the specific field in order to be successful.
This assignment surprised me as well. Distinguishing between domain and content is important for reading teachers. The Common Core requires us to develop both, I think, and at a deep level of knowledge.
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