Schools Around the World Comprehension

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What is a home school?

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A home school is when parents teach their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

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What does it mean when schools are alike and different?

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It means that while some schools have similar subjects and activities, they can also have unique features like different buildings, teachers, and ways of learning.

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Why do pictures in articles have captions?

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Captions explain what is in each picture, helping readers understand the context.

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What are school chores?

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School chores are tasks that students do at school, like cleaning or helping teachers, similar to chores they might do at home.

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Why might some students learn through radio or computer lessons?

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Some students cannot travel to school, so teachers use radio or computer lessons to reach them.

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What is the main idea of the article 'Schools Around the World'?

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The main idea is to explore how schools are alike and different in various places.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description or explanation of a picture.

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Why do some children live at their schools?

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Some children live at their schools because they may attend boarding schools where they stay overnight.

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What is a boarding school?

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A boarding school is a school where students live on campus during the school year.

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What is the purpose of comparing schools?

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Comparing schools helps us understand the different ways children learn and the environments they learn in.