Reading Comprehension

What is reading comprehension?

• The ability to memorize written text.

• The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

• The ability to read quickly without understanding.

• The ability to write summaries of written text.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Why is it important to understand the author's purpose?

• It helps readers grasp the main message and intent behind the text.

• It allows readers to ignore the text's details.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any analysis.

• It provides a summary of the text without understanding it.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

• To engage the reader and promote deeper understanding of the text.

• To distract the reader from the main ideas.

• To summarize the text without reading it.

• To memorize the text verbatim.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a theme in literature?

• A central idea or message that recurs throughout a literary work.

• A character's journey in the story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The author's biography and background.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• To memorize the text verbatim.

• To analyze the text for grammatical errors.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is a synonym for 'enthusiastic'?

• eager

• indifferent

• apathetic

• disinterested

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What role do transitions play in reading comprehension?

• Transitions help connect ideas and guide readers through the flow of the text.

• Transitions are used to create confusion in the text.

• Transitions serve as decorative elements without any real purpose.

• Transitions are only important in spoken language, not in reading.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the significance of vocabulary in reading comprehension?

• A strong vocabulary allows readers to understand and engage with texts more effectively.

• Vocabulary is only important for writing, not reading.

• A limited vocabulary helps readers focus on key ideas.

• Vocabulary has no impact on reading comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does it mean to analyze a character in a story?

• To summarize the plot of the story.

• To examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

• To identify the main theme of the story.

• To compare the character with other characters in the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

• Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

• A method of summarizing a text in one's own words.

• A technique for memorizing vocabulary through repetition.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4