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 the main idea of a text?

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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 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 or events.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a question that helps you understand a text better?

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A question that helps you understand a text better is one that asks about the main idea or details.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops.

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What does it mean to make an inference while reading?

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Making an inference 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 that plays a role in the events.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.