Sequencing Flashcard

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What is sequencing in storytelling?

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Sequencing is the order in which events happen in a story. It helps readers understand how events are connected.

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Why is it important to identify the main event in a sequence?

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Identifying the main event helps to understand the story's plot and the characters' motivations.

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What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

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Inferring means to make an educated guess about something that is not directly stated in the text.

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What is a cause-and-effect relationship?

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A cause-and-effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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How can context clues help in understanding a story?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a story, helping to recall important information.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in a story.

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What does it mean to predict in reading?

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Predicting means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in a story based on clues from the text.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.