Reading Strategies
Before reading the full passage, take a few seconds to skim it. Look at the title, headings (if available), and any bold or italicized words. Check the first and last paragraphs to get a sense of the main idea.
What is the difference between Main Idea and Central Idea?
They are the same
What should I not type in my text boxes provided on my test?
Anything but the answer!
Where do you find context clues for vocab words?
Read around, before, and after.
When a question asks you to infer about something, what does that mean? Where do you find this information?
What did you learn or what do you know about the text or the specifics of the question.
In the text! Re-read until you know!
What does my text evidence look like?
Clear, on topic, and organized.
What should you do when looking at your answer choices?
What are some ways to understand the difference between main idea and supporting details?
Main ideas; The main idea of the text throughout
Supporting details; smaller events that help build the overall central point
What should I do if I do not know where to begin on my writing and how do I know if I answered the question correctly?
Create a planner
Re-read your existing writing
Re-read the question
Take your time
Looking for answers in specific paragraphs are stanzas; answer from memory?
Read question, answer choices, then re-read where the question is wanting you to look for. You may have to re-read a few times before clearly knowing. Go back and look!!
Figurative Language; Name common figurative devices and their meanings
Also, how do they help the reader understand what the author is saying?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Imagery
Make sure you understand the text. Break the question apart.
When reading a passage what are the common helpful topics you should be noticing or paying attention to?
Main idea
Text Structure
Theme or Problem
Author's Purpose/Message
What language gives the reader a clue that the text is argumentative and making a claim?
What should I have in an ECR and a SCR? How are they organized?
ECR- Intro, body, Conclusion
Details, details, details!