HOW ONE CAN READ A PASSAGE Reading vs. Eyes Read thoughtfully Read purposefully Read repeatedly
READING IS A JOURNEY FIVE simple steps of reading Glance through the passage quickly Read the passage fast keeping in mind the questions
Read the questions again for proper comprehension Re-read the passage at your best rate for comprehension Re-read those questions that are still unanswered.
GETTING INTO THE DETAILS Orienting yourself to the text Recognize the topic and main idea Summarize the main ideas Recognize key vocabulary Look at word formation
Make predictions regarding the text What is passage about? What is the main idea? Who are the characters? When are the things taking place? Where is it happening? Why is it important?
Skimming and Scanning for specific information Locating specific information Look for names
Understanding argument Recognize linking words/ thought Look for comparisons and contrasts Follow the line of argument Trace the development of thought Infer author's opinion
Analyze the questions Look for all WH-questions. Is the question about facts and figures? Is the question about the main idea? Is the question about author's opinion? Is the question about the meaning of a key word? Is the question about a quotation/citation? Is the question about a direct piece of information? Is the question about the implications of the passage?