reading comprehension

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What can floods cause?

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Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, buildings, and leading to mudslides.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

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To infer means to look for clues in the story and use your knowledge to understand deeper meanings.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the author's message or the underlying meaning of a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What items might someone pack for a day at the beach?

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A swimming suit, towel, beach ball, and sandals.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What is the purpose of reading comprehension?

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The purpose of reading comprehension is to understand, interpret, and analyze written texts.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or is implied through the supporting details.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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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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CCSS.RL.11-12.6