Reading Skills

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a guess or conclusion based on clues or evidence.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person or animal in a story.

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What is the cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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The cause is what makes something happen.

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What is the effect in a cause and effect relationship?

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The effect is what happens as a result of the cause.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main points of the story in a shorter way.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the series of events that happen in a story.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the main idea or message of the story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create a picture in your mind of what you are reading.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.