ISEE Middle Level: Reading Comprehension

ISEE Middle Level

Understanding Passage TypesFinding the Main IdeaMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author's Purpose and ToneIdentifying Supporting EvidenceUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Applying Reading Skills to SchoolworkReading for Everyday LifeConnecting Reading to Current Events
Time Management During the TestAnswering Multiple Choice QuestionsActive Reading Techniques
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Practical Applications

Reading for Everyday Life

Using Comprehension Outside of School

Reading is everywhere—in emails, recipes, instructions, and even game rules! Good reading comprehension makes daily life easier and more fun.

Real-Life Uses

  • Follow directions to build something or cook.
  • Understand the rules to play a new board game.
  • Make smart choices by reading labels or signs.

Becoming a Lifelong Reader

The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel reading anything life throws your way!

Examples

  • Reading and following a recipe to bake cookies.

  • Understanding a set of instructions to assemble a toy.

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Connecting Reading to Current Events