Reading Comprehension

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the paragraph, and consider what the paragraph is mostly about.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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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 topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of reading comprehension?

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The purpose of reading comprehension is to understand, interpret, and analyze what you read.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to make an educated guess about information that is not directly stated in the text.

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What is a conclusion in reading comprehension?

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A conclusion is a judgment or decision reached after considering the information presented in the text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story and includes elements like characters, setting, and plot.