Reading Comprehension in English

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Objective

I can tell what a story is mostly about.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does "comprehension" mean when you are reading?

2

The video mentions breaking up text into smaller sections. Why is this a helpful tip for understanding what you read?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A story is about a little girl who loses her favorite teddy bear at the park and is very sad until her mom helps her find it. What is the story mostly about? A story is about a group of friends who work together to build a treehouse in their backyard. What is the story mostly about?

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