Reading Comprehension

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What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

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

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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 does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?

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Descriptive language enhances the imagery and emotional impact of a text, allowing readers to visualize scenes and feel emotions.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative that often reflects broader human experiences.

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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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How can understanding character emotions enhance reading comprehension?

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Understanding character emotions helps readers connect with the story, predict actions, and grasp the underlying themes.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place of the story, influencing the plot and character development.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form without losing the essential meaning.

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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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How do transitions contribute to the flow of a text?

Back

Transitions help connect ideas and paragraphs, guiding readers through the text and improving coherence.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in a text?

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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 that is subjective.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6