Reading comprehension

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English
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7th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail in reading comprehension?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea, and consider the details that support it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas, condensing the information.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of inference in reading comprehension?
Back
Inference involves drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of context clues in understanding vocabulary?
Back
Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'author's purpose' refer to?
Back
Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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