Reading Comprehension
What is Reading Comprehension?
The information you take in/ retain from a text/ story
What is an inference?
you use clues you see and hear, combined with what you already know, to make a smart guess about something the writer or speaker didn't say directly (educated guess based on facts from story)
Define “reluctant”
do not want to do something, hesitant
How old is Mrs. Sheehan?
33
What is the setting of a story? Name 2 things it includes.
Location (where it takes place) and time period (when it takes place)
What can you infer from “She slammed the door”?
She was angry
Provide a synonym for "brave"
courageous, fearless
What is Mrs. Sheehan's son's name?
Austin
What does it mean to summarize a story? How is that different from retelling it?
shorter and more focused. It includes only the main points, retelling means telling the story in detail, usually in the same order it happened
“Mrs. Vaughn’s hands were covered in flour, and she was humming as she opened the oven.” What is Mrs. Hill probably doing?
cooking/ baking
Use “awkward” in a sentence
"It was so awkward seeing Mrs. Sheehan at Target."
What is Mrs. Sheehan's favorite color?
Blue
What does it mean when the author writes a story in first person?
The author is writing it from their point of view "I" statements
A student says, “I didn’t study at all for that test,” then frowns when they see their grade. What can you infer?
They got a bad grade
Antonym of “generous”
selfish, greedy
Bonus Points!
400
Name 5 Reading Comprehension strategies that Mrs. Sheehan has gone over 100 times.
Any 5: Check your reading speed, Use Context Clues, Activate Background knowledge, Make predictions, Think about the main idea, Think about the Author's purpose, Use graphic organizers, reread the text, evaluate understanding, Look for key/ repeated words, link to personal experience, summarize the information
“After reading the letter, Sarah smiled, folded it carefully, and tucked it into her pocket.” What can you infer about the letter and Sarah’s reaction? Explain.
The letter had good news/ Sarah was happy about what she had read
What does “meticulous” mean
careful attention to detail, precise
How old is Mrs. Sheehan's son?
5