Reading Comprehension # 1

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What does it mean to feel 'happy'?

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Feeling happy means experiencing joy or pleasure. For example, Joya felt happy when she read her friend's letter.

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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 the word 'parched' mean?

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Parched means very thirsty. For example, if you haven't had water for a long time, you might feel parched.

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What does the word 'somber' mean?

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Somber means serious or gloomy. It describes a mood that is not cheerful.

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How can you tell how a character feels in a story?

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You can tell how a character feels by looking for clues in the text, such as their actions, words, and descriptions.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the paragraph is trying to convey.

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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 an example of a positive opinion about someone?

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Saying 'Alan is a great athlete and a wonderful friend' shows a positive opinion about Alan.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps you engage with the text and improves your understanding.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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