2nd grade 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 are descriptive words?

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Descriptive words are adjectives that provide details about a noun, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas of 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 represented in a story or narrative.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a question that can help identify the main idea?

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What is the author trying to tell us about the topic?

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions while reading helps to engage with the text and improves understanding.

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What is a phonic story?

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A phonic story is a narrative that emphasizes phonics, helping children learn to read by sounding out words.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer information means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.