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 paragraph?

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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 make a prediction while reading?

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Making a prediction means guessing what will happen next in the story based on clues from the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text in your own words.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion you draw based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when 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 the story.