What does it mean to "crunch" the thesis?

to summarize, in your own words

Why should I PREDICT before I look at the answer choices?

Because the answers are designed to confuse you, Because you are psychic, Because the passages are designed to confuse you., So you know where you are going

How should I read the passage?

Skim: skip over connector words

What is the first thing you do when you start the reading comp test?

Glance and grab the questions first, and then read passage

How many steps are there in THE STRATEGY and what are they?

5: G&G, Read&Map, Crunch, Predict, POE.

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1
What does it mean to "crunch" the thesis?
to elaborate on it
to destroy it
to summarize, in your own words
to find contradictory evidence
2
How fast should you be reading to finish RC comfortably?
At least 500-650 WPM
At least 350-400 WPM
At least 200-300 WPM
At least 100-200 WPM
3
How do you attack a paired passage?
All of the above
Consider the Relationship Between Passages
Divide and Conquer
Glance and Grab A, Read A, Answer A
4
All of the following are types of paired passages except:
Explanation
Complementary
Conquer
Example
5
All of the following are question stem indicators for detail questions except:
The author implies
According to the author
The passage cites
As stated in the passage
6
What should you NOT pay attention to in your passage map?
dates, names, specific diction
words like alludes, implies, supports, states etc.
line numbers
How many paragraphs there are
7
Why should I PREDICT before I look at the answer choices?
Because the answers are designed to confuse you
Because you are psychic
Because the passages are designed to confuse you.
So you know where you are going
8
You can improve your reading speed by doing all of the following except:
use a pen or index finger and move it under the text.
scrolling through social media
Use a card to block the text.
ignore filler words and look for nouns and verbs
9
What is the strategy for paired passages?
Compare & Contrast
Divide & Conquer
Seek & Destroy
Search & Rescue
10
How should I read the passage?
Don't read. Just start answering questions
Scan: like playing slug bugs
Read: slowly, so you don't miss anything
Skim: skip over connector words
11
What is the first thing you do when you start the reading comp test?
Make a prediction
Try to answer the questions before you read
Glance and grab the questions first, and then read passage
Read and map the passage
12
How many steps are there in THE STRATEGY and what are they?
5: Read&Map, G&G, Predict, Crunch, POE.
5: Pray, Cry, SOS, Panic, Fail.
5: G&G, Read&Map, Crunch, Predict, POE.
5: G&G, Read&Map, Predict, Crunch, POE.
13
Which of the following question types is less likely to show up on your test?
Detail questions
Function
Inference
Generalization

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