Reading Comprehension

Front

What are taste buds?

Back

Taste buds are sensory organs located on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat that allow us to perceive taste.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How many taste buds do humans have?

Back

Humans have approximately 9,000 taste buds on the tongue alone.

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of reading comprehension?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is capitalization in writing?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What are the three forms of water?

Back

The three forms of water are liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor).

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a supporting detail in a text?

Back

A supporting detail is information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of context clues in reading?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4