Reading Comprehension Benchmark Sheltered 7/8 ENL

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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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What does it mean to identify the main idea of a text?

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Identifying the main idea means recognizing the central point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions while reading helps to clarify understanding and engage with the text.

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What does it mean to make inferences?

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Making inferences involves drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in your own words.

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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 context in reading?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which the events of a story occur.