reading comprehension

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues or evidence in the text, rather than being told directly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or concept that the text is trying to communicate.

Front

What does it mean to predict in reading?

Back

To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in a story based on the information given.

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

What is a detail in a story?

Back

A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea or theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What does it mean to summarize a story?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points or events in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is setting in a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

Back

To visualize means to create a mental image of the scenes, characters, and events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Front

What is a plot in a story?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5