Reading Comprehension

Front

What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?

Back

A person traveling on foot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

Back

To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is an inference in reading comprehension?

Back

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What does the term 'main idea' refer to?

Back

The primary point or concept that the author is trying to communicate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the significance of the title of a text?

Back

It often reflects the main idea or theme of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or central idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D