SAT Critical Reading

A comprehensive guide to mastering the SAT Critical Reading section, focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and test strategies.

Practical Applications

Applying Critical Reading to News and Media

Make Sense of the World Around You

Critical reading skills aren’t just for tests—they help you evaluate news articles, social media posts, and other sources of information.

  • Check for Bias: Is the source objective?
  • Evaluate Evidence: Are claims backed by facts?
  • Question Purpose: What is the intent behind the information?

Build Media Literacy

Use what you’ve learned on the SAT to avoid misinformation and become a smarter consumer of media.

Examples

  • Noticing that a news article relies on unnamed sources and questioning its reliability.

  • Spotting persuasive language in an ad and analyzing its intent.

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