EOY Reading Comprehension Assessment

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What does 'reading comprehension' mean?

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

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What is a 'main idea' in a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are 'supporting details'?

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

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What does it mean to 'infer' while reading?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on clues in the text and what you already know.

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What is 'context clues'?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text without going into too much detail.

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What does 'analyze' mean in reading?

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To analyze means to examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

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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 that plays a role in the plot.

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What is a 'setting' in literature?

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

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What is a 'plot'?

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