Transitions or changes in direction in a passage’s logic
The author’s opinions and other options the author cites
SUPPORTING DETAIL
The author’s tone and purpose
2. Examine the Question Stems
Types of Reading Comprehension Questions 1.Global (Central ideas/ Thesis) 2.Detail (‘According to the Passage’) 3.Command of Evidence •Support your answer to the previous question (‘Lines 1-2,’) 4.Inference •Infer relationships within the reading •Cause & effect, compare & contrast, etc. 5.Vocab-In-Context •(“As used in line 7, ‘clairvoyant’ most likely means”) 6.Rhetoric •Analyzing purpose, point of view, word choice 7.Synthesis •Use quantitative information & infographics, Compare & contrast from 2 different passages
3. Predict the Answer
•Predict an answer before looking at the answer choices, also known as “predict before you peek.” •Select the best match •Why this is important: –This helps you eliminate the possibility of falling into wrong answer traps
Practice SAT Activities
TASK ONE: Reading For Analysis TASK TWO: Writing & Language Test