reading comprehension

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to look for clues in the story and use your knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate through the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What are clues in reading comprehension?

Back

Clues are hints or pieces of information in the text that help readers understand the story better.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What should you do when you can't find the theme directly stated?

Back

You should infer the theme by looking for clues and understanding the overall message of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What can floods cause?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is an example of a prediction in reading?

Back

A prediction is a guess about what will happen next in the story based on clues from the text.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

Back

Asking questions helps readers engage with the text and understand it better.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3