Reading Comprehension

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to communicate.

• The main idea is a summary of the entire text.

• The main idea is a personal opinion of the author.

• The main idea is a detailed explanation of the topic.

What is a summary?

• A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text.

• A summary is a detailed analysis of a text.

• A summary is a personal opinion about a text.

• A summary is a collection of quotes from a text.

What is a question that helps you understand a story better?

• What happened first?

• What is the main character's name?

• Where does the story take place?

• What is the author's purpose?

What is a theme in a story?

• A. The main character's journey

• B. The underlying message or lesson of the story.

• C. The setting where the story takes place

• D. The sequence of events in the plot

What is a plot?

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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

• The plot is the underlying message or theme of the story.

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

What is a supporting detail?

• Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

• Supporting details are the main ideas of a text.

• Supporting details are irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Supporting details are opinions that cannot be proven.

What is reading comprehension?

• The ability to memorize text without understanding it.

• The ability to understand and make meaning from what you read.

• The skill of reading quickly without comprehension.

• The process of analyzing the author's intent.

What does it mean to summarize?

• To provide a detailed analysis of a text.

• To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

• To rewrite the text in your own words.

• To critique the arguments presented in the text.

What is a text feature?

• Text features are parts of a text that help you find information, like headings, captions, and bold words.

• Text features are decorative elements that make a text visually appealing.

• Text features are the main ideas presented in a text.

• Text features are the author's opinions expressed in a text.

What is a character in a story?

• A person, animal, or figure in a story.

• A setting where the story takes place.

• The main idea or theme of the story.

• A type of literary device used in writing.