Mastering Test Taking Strategies for Reading

The video tutorial provides strategies for tackling reading assessment tests. It begins with understanding the passage by reading titles and subheadings, and analyzing any accompanying graphics. It then advises on reading questions carefully, identifying keywords, and whisper reading the passage multiple times. The tutorial emphasizes eliminating wrong answers, finding supporting paragraphs, and marking the correct answers with evidence. Following these strategies will help in performing well on reading assessments.

What should you first observe in the passage to get an initial understanding?

• The main body text

• The author's name

• The conclusion

• The title and subheadings

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Why is it important to look at graphics, charts, and pictures in a passage?

• To fill up space

• To provide additional information

• To make the page look attractive

• To distract from the main text

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What is a recommended method for reading the passage effectively?

• Skipping difficult words

• Reading loudly

• Ignoring graphics

• Whisper reading

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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How should you handle questions while reading the passage?

• Write answers in the margins

• Ignore the questions initially

• Circle keywords and underline clues

• Guess the answers immediately

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.4A

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What should you do after identifying the best possible answer?

• Take a break

• Move to the next question

• Check for supporting paragraphs

• Mark it immediately

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CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.1.4A

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How do you confirm the correctness of an answer?

• Look for paragraph support

• Guess based on feelings

• Choose the longest answer

• Ask a friend

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

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CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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