Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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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 does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided in the text.

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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 in your own words.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the events of a story occur.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.