Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Strategies Flashcards

A student reads a nonfiction book about frogs. What text feature would BEST help her find information about what frogs eat?

Answer: The table of contents or index

The table of contents or index helps readers locate specific information in a nonfiction book.

Which sentence uses CONTEXT CLUES to help the reader understand the word 'nocturnal'?

Answer: Nocturnal animals, like owls and bats, are awake at night and sleep during the day.

The third sentence provides context clues ('awake at night and sleep during the day') that explain what nocturnal means.

A story says: 'Maya packed her sunscreen, towel, and sandals.' Where is Maya most likely going?

Answer: To the beach or pool

The items Maya packed — sunscreen, towel, and sandals — are all clues that she is going somewhere sunny and near water.

What is the MAIN IDEA of a paragraph?

Answer: The most important point the paragraph is about

The main idea is the most important point or central message that the whole paragraph is about.

The prefix 'UN-' in the word 'unhappy' means:

Answer: Not

The prefix 'un-' means not, so 'unhappy' means not happy.

A student stops while reading and asks herself, 'Does this make sense?' This is an example of:

Answer: Self-monitoring comprehension

Asking 'Does this make sense?' while reading is called self-monitoring, an important comprehension strategy.

In a story, what does SETTING refer to?

Answer: When and where the story takes place

The setting of a story describes the time and place in which the events occur.