Reading Strategies
What should you do first when you start a reading passage?
Read the title and directions carefully.
What should you always do before solving a math problem?
Read the entire question carefully.
What should you do if you start feeling nervous during the test?
Take a deep breath and stay calm.
True or False: Every reading answer can be supported by evidence from the passage.
True.
What is one thing students should get the night before the EOG?
A good night’s sleep.
If you do not know the meaning of a word in a passage, what can help you figure it out?
Context clues.
What can help you avoid careless mistakes in math?
Show your work and check your answers.
True or False: You should spend all your time on one hard question.
False.
What are authors trying to do when they “persuade” readers?
Convince readers to think or do something.
Why is eating breakfast important before testing?
It gives your brain energy and helps you focus.
What is the best strategy if a reading question seems difficult?
Go back into the passage and find text evidence.
If a math question has lots of information, what strategy can help?
Underline or highlight important numbers and keywords.
What should you do if you finish early?
Review your answers and check your work.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made up; nonfiction is true or factual.
True or False: Taking your time carefully is usually better than rushing.
True.
Why is it important to eliminate wrong answer choices?
It improves your chances of choosing the correct answer.
What should you do if your answer does not make sense?
Reread the problem and try a different strategy.
Why is it important to read all of the answer choices before picking one?
One answer may seem correct at first, but another choice might be even better.
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
What should you leave at home on testing days?
Your phone, smartwatch, or any electronic device.
What should you look for to identify the main idea of a passage?
The overall message or what the passage is mostly about.
Name one strategy that can help solve difficult math problems.
Draw a model, use estimation, make a table, or work backward.
What is one good strategy if you are stuck between two answers?
Reread the question carefully and eliminate the answer that fits less well.
Why should you pay attention to headings, captions, and charts in nonfiction passages?
They provide important information that can help answer questions.
What is the most important thing to remember during the EOG?
Do your best and do not give up.