Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing is creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in that paragraph.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided in the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What does the term 'capable' mean?

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Capable means having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints or information surrounding a word or phrase that help determine its meaning.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What does it mean to monitor your understanding while reading?

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Monitoring understanding involves checking if you comprehend the text as you read and re-reading if necessary.