Reading Comprehension 4th Grade STAAR

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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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Why is it important to ask questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps readers engage with the text, clarify understanding, and retain information.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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Summarizing a text means to briefly restate the main ideas and key details in your own words.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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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 is an inference in reading?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What does it mean to make a prediction while reading?

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Making a prediction involves anticipating what will happen next in the text based on clues and prior knowledge.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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The title gives readers a preview of the content and main theme of the text.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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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.