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 is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What does it mean to make a prediction while reading?

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Making a prediction means guessing what will happen next in the story based on clues from 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 in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message 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.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points of a text in your own words.

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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 is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps to clarify understanding and engage with the text more deeply.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a story.