Reading Skills Flashcard for Kids

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What is a story?

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A story is a narrative that describes a series of events or experiences, often involving characters and a plot.

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What is a main character?

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The main character is the person or animal that the story is mostly about.

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What does it mean to predict what happens next?

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To predict what happens next means to make an educated guess about what will occur later in the story based on clues.

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What does it mean to retell a story?

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To retell a story means to explain the story in your own words, summarizing the main events.

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What is the setting of 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 the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the story forward.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a character?

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

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create mental images of the scenes and characters in the story.