Reading Comprehension

Front

What is reading comprehension?

Back

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

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

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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 is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the purpose of a poem?

Back

The purpose of a poem is to express emotions, ideas, or tell a story in a creative way.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To infer means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is a plot in literature?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3