Reading Comprehension Strategies

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What is 'author's purpose'?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is the purpose of 'making connections' in reading?

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To connect prior information to new information and experiences.

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What does it mean to 'visualize' while reading?

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To create a mental picture of the scenes or events described in the text.

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What are 'context clues'?

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Hints or information in the text that help to understand unknown words.

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What is 'predicting' in reading comprehension?

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Making an educated guess about what will happen next in the text.

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What does it mean to 'summarize' a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main ideas of the text.

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What is 'inferencing' in reading?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What does 'text features' refer to?

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Elements like headings, subheadings, and captions that help organize and clarify the text.

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What is 'main idea'?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in the text.

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What are 'supporting details'?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.