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What is reading comprehension?

Back

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.10

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What does the main idea of a text refer to?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is the purpose of a poem?

Back

The purpose of a poem can be to express emotions, tell a story, or convey a message in a creative way.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story or poem.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does the term 'context' mean in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps in understanding its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without going into detail.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its structure, meaning, and the author's intent.

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CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6