Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What does it mean to infer?

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

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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

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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 a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a plot?

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

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, often the main problem in the story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create a mental image of what you are reading.