How should I read the passage?

Skim: skip over connector words

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

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

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