reading comprehension

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the big world idea or universal message that the author wants to convey.

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What does the theme represent in a story?

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The theme represents the author's message.

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How can you tell if a character rode a bike to school?

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Look for clues in the text, like mentioning a helmet or the character's hair being messy.

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What does it mean when the wind blew through the boy's hair?

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It suggests that the boy is outside, possibly riding his bike.

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What is the main idea of a story about going to the circus?

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The main idea is about the experience of going to the circus.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a story.

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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To infer means to make a guess based on clues in the text.