Reading Comprehension

Front

What does 'reading comprehension' mean?

Back

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

Why is it important to understand the emotions of characters in a story?

Back

Understanding characters' emotions helps readers connect with the story and predict what might happen next.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What does the word 'furious' mean?

Back

Furious means extremely angry.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'notices'?

Back

A synonym for 'notices' is 'pays heed'.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does it mean to 'pay heed' to something?

Back

To 'pay heed' means to pay attention to or notice something.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the purpose of a poem?

Back

The purpose of a poem is to express feelings, thoughts, or ideas in a creative way.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5