ACT Prep Week- Reading Comprehension

The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday in May and is part of the 'Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races' in the United States.

The three races are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.

You are using the strategy of predicting.

A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea of a text.

An example of a supporting detail is that the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list in 1978.

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

The main idea is that soccer is a worldwide sport played by over 250 million people.

Having a philosophical attitude means approaching life with a sense of acceptance and understanding, often in the face of difficulties.

In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list due to declining populations.

Predicting is the strategy of making an educated guess about what will happen next in a story based on context clues.