PSAT Critical Reading

Master the skills to understand, analyze, and interpret reading passages on the PSAT.

Understanding Passage TypesFinding Main IdeasMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author's Purpose and ToneInterpreting Evidence and DataUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Applying Critical Reading in Everyday LifeEvaluating Arguments and ClaimsSynthesizing Information from Multiple Sources
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management on the TestEliminating Wrong Answers
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Study Strategies

Active Reading Techniques

Stay Engaged to Boost Comprehension

Active reading means interacting with the text as you read. Underline key points, jot quick notes, or mentally summarize each paragraph. Ask yourself questions: Who? What? Why? How?

This keeps you focused and helps you spot important info quickly. Practicing active reading makes the PSAT passages less intimidating and much easier to understand.

Examples

  • Underline the main idea sentence in each paragraph.

  • Write a quick summary in the margin after each section.

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