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 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 does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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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 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 are details in a story?

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Details are pieces of information that support the main idea and help to describe characters, settings, and events.

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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 does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points and events.

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What is a question you can ask to check understanding while reading?

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You can ask, 'What is happening in this part of the story?'

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the story teaches.