Reading Skills Review {STAAR Prep}

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What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

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To understand and interpret the meaning of the text.

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Define 'main idea' in a text.

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The main idea is the central point or concept 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 make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in your own words.

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What is the significance of the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.

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Define 'character' in a story.

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