Reading Comprehension

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What is the purpose of generating questions while reading?

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Generating questions helps guide your reading by focusing on who, what, when, where, why, and how.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the text is conveying.

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Why does the mother warn her daughter about pickpockets?

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The mother warns her daughter to ensure she takes good care of her purse.

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What does determining importance involve?

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Determining importance involves identifying the main idea or 'Big Picture' of a text.

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What is the story about if it mentions going to the circus?

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The story is about the experience of going to the circus.

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What does it mean to synthesize information while reading?

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Synthesizing information means combining different pieces of information to form a new understanding.

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What is a supporting detail in a text?

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

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How can you infer meaning from a text?

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You can infer meaning by using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand what is not directly stated.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in reading?

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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.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.