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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Practical Applications

Communicating with Others

Sharing and Understanding Messages

Good readers are also good communicators! When you understand what you read, you can explain, discuss, and share ideas more clearly.

How Reading Helps Communication

  • You can summarize information for friends or classmates.
  • You understand different points of view and can talk about them.

Why It Matters

Being able to communicate well helps in group projects, class discussions, and even texting with friends!

Examples

  • Explaining a book to your reading group.

  • Discussing the main idea of an article with your family.

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Active Reading Techniques