Reading Comprehension Challenge

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is based on an author's experience.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is based on someone else's experience or interpretation.

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What does text structure mean?

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Text structure refers to the way the author organizes information in the text.

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What is the purpose of a description in text structure?

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The purpose of a description is to provide details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an example of a cause and effect text structure?

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An example is explaining how rain causes plants to grow.

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What is an example of a sequence/process text structure?

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An example is giving steps on how to bake a cake.

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What is the difference between facts and opinions?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the role of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up the main idea.