Reading Comprehension

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What is Reading Comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the primary message or point of the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps engage with the text, enhances understanding, and encourages critical thinking.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What is the difference between fact and 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.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the role of the author's purpose in a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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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.