Reading Comprehension

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in that paragraph.

• The main idea is the first sentence of the paragraph.

• The main idea is a summary of all the details in the paragraph.

• The main idea is the conclusion drawn from the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a literary work.

• A theme is the setting of the story.

• A theme is the character's journey throughout the narrative.

• A theme is the conflict between characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided in the text.

• To memorize the text verbatim.

• To analyze the text for grammatical errors.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does the term 'capable' mean?

• Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

• Being unable to perform a task.

• Lacking the necessary skills or qualities.

• Being overly confident in one's abilities.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a subjective interpretation, while an opinion is an objective statement.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

• Creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

• Reading the text aloud to enhance understanding.

• Summarizing the text in your own words after reading.

• Memorizing the text word for word for better retention.

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CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is an author's purpose?

• To inform, entertain, or persuade

• To summarize the text

• To analyze the characters

• To critique the writing style

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

• They provide a summary of the text.

• They are hints or information surrounding a word or phrase that help determine its meaning.

• They replace the need for a dictionary.

• They are only useful for advanced readers.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is reading comprehension?

• The ability to memorize written text.

• The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

• The ability to read quickly without understanding.

• The ability to write summaries of written text.

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CCSS.RF.1.3G

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

What is a conclusion in reading comprehension?

• A summary of the text's main ideas.

• A judgment or decision reached after considering the information presented in the text.

• An introduction to the text's themes.

• A list of characters and their roles in the story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2