Reading Strategies

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning, combining text evidence with what you already know.

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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 settings, characters, and events in the text.

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How do you make an inference from a text?

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You take what you know and combine it with what the author tells you to come up with something the author doesn't explicitly state.

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What is the difference between text evidence and personal opinion?

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Text evidence is information directly from the text that supports your understanding, while personal opinion is your own belief or interpretation.

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What type of story is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events, characters, and experiences, often structured with a beginning, middle, and end.

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What does it mean to clarify while reading?

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To clarify means to make something clear or easier to understand, often by summarizing or explaining difficult parts.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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The purpose of summarizing is to condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form.

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What is the role of context clues in reading?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does it mean to evaluate a text?

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To evaluate a text means to assess its quality, effectiveness, and relevance, considering the author's purpose and audience.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.