iReady Reading

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What does 'to be all ears' mean?

Back

To listen very carefully.

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What is the central idea of a story?

Back

What the story/passage is mostly about.

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What does 'affable' mean?

Back

Friendly and polite.

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How should you answer questions that say 'Part A' and 'Part B'?

Back

Both answers should support each other.

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What supporting detail goes with the main idea: Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive?

Back

The baby animal will watch its parent to learn how to hunt, play, and defend itself.

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What is a supporting detail?

Back

A piece of information that explains or backs up the main idea.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is the overall point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or lesson of a story.

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What is a character trait?

Back

A quality or characteristic that describes a person in a story.