Reading Comprehension

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What is visualizing in reading comprehension?

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Visualizing is the step that creates pictures in your mind of what you are reading.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a paragraph, text, or article.

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What does it mean to determine importance in a text?

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Determining importance involves identifying the main idea and key details that support it, focusing on the 'Big Picture'.

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What is inferring in reading comprehension?

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Inferring is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key details into a shorter form, making it easier to understand.

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What does it mean to make connections while reading?

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Making connections involves relating the text to your own experiences, other texts, or the world around you.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in a text?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is context in reading comprehension?

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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 supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help to explain, prove, or enhance the main idea of a text.

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What is the role of the author in a text?

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The author is the person who writes the text, and their purpose can vary, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.