Understanding Reading Comprehension

What is reading comprehension?

• The ability to read words aloud

• The ability to understand and interpret what you read

• The ability to write essays

• The ability to memorize text

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.5.4B

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to improve reading comprehension?

• Asking questions about the text

• Summarizing what has been read

• Visualizing the content

• Ignoring the main idea

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

Why is reading comprehension important for students?

• It helps them memorize text

• It allows them to follow instructions and learn new concepts

• It enables them to write better essays

• It helps them read faster

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CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RF.1.4B

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4C

What does reading comprehension involve besides understanding individual words or sentences?

• Recognizing the main idea and supporting details

• Reading as fast as possible

• Memorizing every word

• Ignoring the author's purpose

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

How can teachers and parents support students in improving reading comprehension?

• By providing a variety of reading materials and encouraging discussions

• By making students read the same book repeatedly

• By focusing only on grammar

• By discouraging questions about the text

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B