Going Deeper with Reading Comprehension

In this section, you’ll read passages from fiction, nonfiction, science, or history, and answer questions to demonstrate your understanding. The questions might ask about main ideas, details, inferences, or vocabulary.

Strategies for Tough Passages

• Skim first for the main idea, then read closely.
• Underline key points as you read.
• Look for context clues to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Types of Questions

• Finding the main idea or theme
• Identifying supporting details
• Making inferences based on the text
• Understanding vocabulary in context

Why Is This Skill Important?

Strong reading comprehension helps you learn in every subject and makes reading more enjoyable.

Real-World Use

Understanding instructions, reading news articles, and following a story in a novel all use these skills!