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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 in the story.

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Where should you look in a story to find answers to questions?

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You should look in the middle and end of the story, as they often contain important details and conclusions.

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What does the word 'grateful' mean?

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Grateful means being full of gratitude or thankful for something.

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What are rhyming words?

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Rhyming words are words that have the same ending sound, like 'past' and 'last'.

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What does it mean to be yourself?

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Being yourself means being true to who you are and not pretending to be someone else.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a story or text.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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A paragraph is used to organize ideas and information in writing, usually focusing on one main idea.

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What does it mean to act kindly towards others?

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Acting kindly means treating others with respect, compassion, and understanding.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate through the story.