Reading DCA Practice

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What is the purpose of reading comprehension assessments?

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To evaluate a student's ability to understand and interpret written texts.

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What does the term 'main idea' refer to in a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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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.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine its components, such as structure, language, and meaning, to understand it better.