Reading comprehension

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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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Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

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Understanding the main idea helps you grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to make educated guesses based on clues in the text and what you already know.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or back up the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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The conclusion wraps up the story and often provides a final thought or lesson.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points or events 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 that plays a role in the events.

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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 the story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes and characters in your mind as you read.