Reading comprehension 3rd grade

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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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 is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text in your own words.

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What does it mean to predict while reading?

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To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in the story.

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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 genre?

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A genre is a category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.