Comprehension Basics
What does “reading comprehension” mean?
understanding and making sense of what you read.
What does it mean to “draw an inference”?
To figure out something the author doesn’t say directly.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To restate something in your own words without changing its meaning.
Name one skill that helps improve reading comprehension.
Finding main ideas, summarizing, or paraphrasing.
Inference = __________ + __________
Text clues + Your own knowledge.
Why do we paraphrase?
To show understanding and avoid plagiarism.
True or False: Comprehension only means reading words correctly.
False – it means understanding ideas, not just reading words.
If a story says, “The ground was wet and people had umbrellas,” what can you infer?
It rained or is raining.
What’s the first step in paraphrasing a passage?
Read and understand the passage fully.
What’s one way comprehension skills help you in school?
They help you understand lessons, answer questions, and think critically.
True or False: Inferences are wild guesses.
False – they are logical conclusions based on evidence.
Paraphrase this: “Reading helps improve vocabulary.”
Reading can make your word knowledge stronger
Give one example of a comprehension skill besides inference or paraphrasing.
Summarizing, predicting, identifying details, or making connections.
What question can help you make an inference while reading?
“What is the author really trying to say?” or “What does this clue suggest?”
True or False: Paraphrasing means copying the same words.
False – it means using your own words.