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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Why is it important to understand characters' feelings in a story?

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Understanding characters' feelings helps readers connect with the story and understand the plot better.

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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 in the 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 message that the author wants to convey.

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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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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints found within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is the difference between a fact and an 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 does it mean to summarize a text?

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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 theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.

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How do you identify the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose can be identified by analyzing the text to see if it aims to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.