Reading Comprehension

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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 text.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing is creating mental images of what you are reading to enhance understanding.

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What are the five W's and H in reading comprehension?

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The five W's are Who, What, When, Where, and Why, and H stands for How. They help guide your understanding of a text.

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What is the purpose of generating questions while reading?

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Generating questions helps to engage with the text and clarify understanding.

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What is a supporting detail in a text?

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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 based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in your own words.

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What is the importance of context in reading comprehension?

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Context helps to understand the meaning of words and phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the story.