Reading Practice - 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 understand the main idea of a passage?

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Understanding the main idea helps you grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

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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 supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or back up the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is often found in the first sentence or can be summarized from the details in the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps you engage with the text and improves understanding.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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Summarizing means giving a brief overview of the main points of the text in your own words.

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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 events.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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