Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcard

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What is the 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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A text structure that organizes information by showing how two or more things are alike and different.

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What skill is demonstrated when a student concludes that recycling helps reduce pollution after reading a passage?

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Making an inference.

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What does it mean to 'make an inference' when reading?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the primary purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a signal word for cause and effect text structure?

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Because.

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What is the definition of 'context clues'?

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Hints or suggestions found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a passage?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas and key points of the text.

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What does 'drawing a conclusion' involve?

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Using evidence from the text to form a judgment or opinion.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in reading comprehension?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What are 'signal words' in reading?

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Words that indicate the relationship between ideas, such as 'however', 'therefore', and 'for example'.