Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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

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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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How can context clues help you understand unfamiliar words?

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Context clues are words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that can help you figure out its meaning.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps condense the information into a shorter form, highlighting the main points.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described 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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Why is it important to ask questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps engage with the text and improves understanding and retention of information.

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What is a theme in literature?

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