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 identify the main idea of a passage?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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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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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences involves using clues from the text and prior knowledge to draw conclusions that are not explicitly stated.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps engage with the text, clarify understanding, and enhance retention of information.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What is the difference between fact and 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 that cannot be proven.

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What are context clues?

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

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What is the role of the author's purpose in a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message of a literary work.