Reading Comprehension

Front

What is reading comprehension?

Back

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What are the key components of reading comprehension?

Back

Key components include vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, fluency, and the ability to make inferences.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

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.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for topic sentences, repeated ideas, and summaries at the end of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

Back

Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key details of a text into a shorter form.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are inference skills in reading?

Back

Inference skills involve using clues from the text and prior knowledge to draw conclusions that are not explicitly stated.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the significance of vocabulary in reading comprehension?

Back

A strong vocabulary allows readers to understand and engage with texts more effectively.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10