Reading Skillz

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What is sequencing in reading?

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Sequencing is the order in which events or actions occur in a text. It helps readers understand the timeline of events.

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What does 'time (timeline)' mean in reading comprehension?

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Time (timeline) refers to the chronological order of events, showing when things happen in relation to each other.

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What is cause and effect in reading?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It helps readers understand relationships between events.

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What is compare and contrast in text structure?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'seldom' mean?

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Seldom means rarely or not often.

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What is the purpose of a problem/solution text structure?

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The problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text, which helps readers understand the content better.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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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 is a supporting detail?

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