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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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps you figure out the meaning of unknown words by looking at the words around them.

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What should you do when you don't understand something you read?

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You should stop and reread the text to try to understand it better.

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What is an Independent Reader?

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An Independent Reader is someone who can read and understand texts on their own.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is the purpose of a sack lunch?

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A sack lunch is a meal packed to take with you, often for school or a trip.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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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 are supporting details?

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

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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 in your own words.

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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 plot.