Reading Skills

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what something (a story, picture, movie, show, etc.) is mostly about.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a specific piece of text.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or clues that help you determine the meaning of unknown words.

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What does sequencing refer to in reading?

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Sequencing refers to putting events in the chronological order in which they occurred.

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are the adjectives that describe a character's personality.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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The theme of a story can be identified by looking for the underlying message or main idea that the author conveys.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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What role does the setting play in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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What is inference in reading comprehension?

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Inference is the process of drawing logical conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What are the elements of a plot?

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The elements of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.