Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a question that helps with comprehension?

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A comprehension question is one that asks about the main idea, details, or themes of the text.