SSAT Middle Level Reading

A subject designed to help students master reading comprehension skills needed for the SSAT Middle Level test.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Analyzing Author's Purpose and ToneComparing and Contrasting InformationRecognizing Literary Devices
Reading for Everyday LifeResearch and Information GatheringCommunicating with Others
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management and Skimming
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Study Strategies

Active Reading Techniques

Staying Engaged as You Read

Active reading means participating with the text! Underline key points, jot down quick notes, or ask yourself questions as you go. This keeps your mind focused and helps you remember important details when answering SSAT questions.

  • Look for main ideas and details as you read.
  • Predict what might come next.
  • Summarize each paragraph in a few words.

Active reading makes the passage more interesting and helps you catch important information!

Examples

  • Highlighting important sentences in a practice passage.

  • Writing a quick summary in the margin after each paragraph.

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