4th Grade Reading Comprehension Flashcard

Front

What is the purpose of including specific paragraphs in a story?

Back

To provide context, develop characters, or advance the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does it mean when a character shows resilience?

Back

It means the character does not give up despite challenges or setbacks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a dictionary entry?

Back

A dictionary entry provides the definition, pronunciation, and usage of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

How can you determine the meaning of a word in a text?

Back

By looking at the context in which the word is used.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the paragraph conveys.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To infer means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the significance of a character's dialogue?

Back

Dialogue reveals character traits, relationships, and advances the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9