Comprehension Skills Review

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What is the 'contents' page of a book?

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A list of chapters or topics in a book with page numbers.

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What does it mean to make inferences?

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To use your understanding of a text and your own experiences to draw conclusions.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a summary?

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Retelling the important parts of the story in your own words.

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What does it mean to make connections?

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Relating the text to your own experiences or other texts.

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What is the purpose of a 'main idea' in a paragraph?

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To provide the primary point that the paragraph discusses.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What does it mean to synthesize information?

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To combine different pieces of information to form a new understanding.

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What is the role of context clues in reading?

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They help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words based on surrounding text.