reading comprehension

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the author's message or main idea.

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If Sam packed a swimming suit and a beach ball, where is he most likely going?

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Sam is most likely going to the beach.

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What can floods cause?

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Floods can cause tremendous damage to houses, roads, and buildings.

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What does it mean to infer?

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

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What do you need to do to find the theme of a story?

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You need to predict and infer based on the story's details.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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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 does it mean to summarize a story?

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

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What is a plot in a story?

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