Central Idea/Theme/Infer

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Infer

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To look for clues in the story and use your knowledge to understand more.

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Main Idea

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The most important point or message in a story.

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Clue

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A piece of information that helps you understand something.

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Theme

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The main subject or message in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place where a story happens.

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Character

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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Context Clues

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Hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a story.

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Predict

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To make a guess about what will happen next in a story.

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Visualize

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To create a mental image of what you are reading.