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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Why is it important to reread a text?

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Rereading helps clarify understanding, especially when you encounter something you don't understand.

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What should you do if you don't understand a part of a text?

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You should stop and reread that part to gain a better understanding.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central 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 make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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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 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?

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

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text in your own words.