Reading Comprehension 4th Grade STAAR

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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 infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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Analyzing a character involves examining their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps to engage with the text, clarify understanding, and enhance retention of information.

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What is context in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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