Test-Taking Strategies for Reading- Assessment

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What should you do before reading the text in a reading assessment?

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Read the questions first.

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What are context clues?

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Words, phrases, and sentences that surround the word you do not know.

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What is a 'right there question'?

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A question where the answer can be found right there on the page.

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What does 'Be Slick and Predict!' mean in test-taking?

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Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the answer choices.

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What is the strategy 'Slash the Trash'?

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Read ALL of the choices, eliminate the wrong ones, and choose the BEST answer from what is left.

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Why is it important to read the questions first?

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It helps you focus on what to look for in the text.

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How can context clues help you?

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They can help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What type of question requires you to combine background knowledge with the text?

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A question that is not a 'right there question'.

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What should you do if you are unsure about an answer?

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Put a question mark beside the choices you want to consider.

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What is the benefit of predicting answers before seeing choices?

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It can help you narrow down the options and choose the best answer.