Reading comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning from what you read.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a story or text.

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What are supporting details?

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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 character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a setting in 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 a story.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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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 question that helps you understand a story better?

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A question that helps you understand a story better is one that asks about the characters' feelings or motivations.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.