The Language of Reading Comprehension Review

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The main idea of a passage is the font size used by the author.

• The main idea of a passage is the number of pages in the book.

• The main idea of a passage is the color of the cover.

• The main idea of a passage is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What are supporting details in a passage?

• Supporting details in a passage are specific pieces of information that help to explain, describe, or prove the main idea of the passage.

• Supporting details are irrelevant information in a passage

• Supporting details are general information that is not important in a passage

• Supporting details are only found in the conclusion of a passage

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How can you make inferences while reading?

• By only focusing on the literal meaning of the words

• By ignoring the text and making up random conclusions

• By asking someone else to make the inferences for you

• By analyzing the text, considering the context, and using background knowledge to draw conclusions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What are some clues that can help you draw conclusions?

• Observing patterns, analyzing data, considering context, and using logical reasoning.

• Using emotional reasoning

• Ignoring data and context

• Guessing randomly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of summarizing a passage?

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary information

• To make the passage longer and more detailed

• The purpose of summarizing a passage is to condense the main ideas and key points into a shorter form.

• To ignore the main ideas and key points

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can you summarize a passage effectively?

• By identifying the main points and key details, and condensing the information into a concise and coherent summary.

• By including irrelevant information and lengthy descriptions

• By omitting the main points and key details

• By paraphrasing the entire passage word for word

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

• Comparing and contrasting means to only focus on one thing and not compare it to anything else.

• Comparing and contrasting means to identify similarities and differences between two or more things.

• Comparing and contrasting means to ignore any similarities between two or more things.

• Comparing and contrasting means to only identify differences between two or more things.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are some strategies to compare and contrast two texts?

• Comparing the font size and color of the texts

• Some strategies to compare and contrast two texts include identifying key themes, characters, and plot points, creating a Venn diagram or chart, analyzing the author's style and tone, and considering the historical and cultural context.

• Counting the number of pages in each text

• Ignoring the texts and just guessing the similarities and differences

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why is it important to compare and contrast information?

• It is not important to compare and contrast information, as it only leads to confusion

• Comparing and contrasting information is important only for academic purposes, not in real life

• It is important to compare and contrast information in order to identify similarities and differences, gain a deeper understanding of the subject, and make informed decisions.

• There is no need to compare and contrast information, as it doesn't provide any valuable insights

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can comparing and contrasting help improve reading comprehension?

• By ignoring the details and focusing on the big picture

• By only reading one text at a time

• By avoiding making connections between different texts

• By identifying similarities and differences between texts, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the material and make connections that enhance their comprehension.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3