Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or beings that play a role in a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points or events.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to communicate.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is a question that helps with comprehension?

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A comprehension question is one that asks about the details, main idea, or theme of a text.