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 does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 plot.

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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.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What does it mean to predict in reading?

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To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in a story.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important 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 support the main idea.