Reading Skills

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What is the reason why the author writes a specific piece of text?

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Author's purpose

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What tells what something (a story, picture, movie, show, etc.) is mostly about?

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Main idea

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What is the process of finding similarities and differences between two ideas, characters, or topics?

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Compare and contrast

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What is the perspective from which a piece of text is written?

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Point of view

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What are elements found in an informational text that help the reader better understand the information?

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Text features

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is inference in reading?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate.