Reading Comprehension

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a story or text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is a setting in a story?

Back

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What is a plot?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

Back

Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to share.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is a question you can ask to find the main idea?

Back

You can ask, 'What is this paragraph mostly about?'

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2