Reading Comprehension

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to share.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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What are text features?

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Text features are parts of a text that help you understand it better, like titles, headings, and pictures.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main points of a story or text.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to find similarities, and to contrast means to find differences between two things.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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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 a story.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.