Reading Comprehension: Elements of a Text

What are the elements of a text that contribute to its overall meaning?

• Main idea, setting, characters, plot, and solution

• Theme, tone, style, and audience

• Conflict, climax, resolution, and foreshadowing

• Narrative voice, imagery, symbolism, and diction

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is meant by 'solution' in a story?

• The solution is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• The solution is how the characters resolve the main problem or conflict in the story.

• The solution is the setting where the story takes place.

• The solution is the introduction of the characters in the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• The main idea is always the first sentence of the paragraph.

• The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or is implied through supporting details.

• The main idea is usually a question posed by the author.

• The main idea is the longest sentence in the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Give an example of a setting in a story.

• the ocean

• the woods

• a busy city street

• outer space

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does the setting play in a story?

• The setting provides context for the characters' actions and influences the plot.

• The setting is only a backdrop and has no impact on the story.

• The setting determines the characters' personalities and traits.

• The setting is irrelevant to the overall theme of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the underlying message or insight about life that a story conveys.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the sequence of events in a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is a character's motivation?

• A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

• A character's motivation is their physical appearance in the story.

• A character's motivation is the setting in which they live.

• A character's motivation is the plot twist that occurs in the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

• They provide direct definitions of all words.

• They are hints within the text that help readers infer meanings of unfamiliar words or concepts.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They are only useful for understanding grammar.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the difference between a character and a setting?

• A character is a person or being in a story, while the setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

• A character is the main theme of the story, while the setting is the moral lesson.

• A character is the plot of the story, while the setting is the conflict.

• A character is a type of narrative style, while the setting is the author's perspective.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What can you infer about a character's destination if they pack a swimming suit, towel, and beach ball?

• The character is most likely going to the beach.

• The character is going to a mountain retreat.

• The character is attending a formal event.

• The character is visiting a museum.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1