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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What is the main idea of a text?

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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 reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the events of a story occur.

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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 narrative.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas in a text.

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What is a question that can help with comprehension?

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Asking 'What is the author trying to tell me?' can help with understanding the text.