ACT Compass Reading

ACT Compass Reading focuses on enhancing reading comprehension skills essential for academic success.

Understanding Main Ideas and ThemesIdentifying Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Understanding Author’s Purpose and ToneAnalyzing Text StructureEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Interpreting Everyday TextsComprehending Informational TextsApplying Critical Reading to Digital Media
Time Management for the Reading SectionUsing Process of EliminationActive Reading Techniques
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Practical Applications

Interpreting Everyday Texts

Reading Beyond Books

Reading skills aren’t just for stories and articles. You use them daily with signs, advertisements, instructions, and emails.

Everyday Scenarios

  • Understanding instructions: Following steps to assemble furniture.
  • Deciphering ads: Figuring out what’s being sold and why it matters.
  • Reading maps or schedules: Getting to the right place at the right time.

Why It Matters

Strong reading skills make life easier and help you avoid mistakes in real-world situations.

Examples

  • Reading a bus schedule to plan your route to school.

  • Understanding a recipe to bake your favorite cookies.

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Comprehending Informational Texts