ACT Reading

A comprehensive guide to mastering the reading section of the ACT, focusing on comprehension, analysis, and strategic test-taking.

Understanding ACT Reading PassagesComprehension and Evidence-Based QuestionsVocabulary and Context Clues
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and PerspectiveComparing Multiple PassagesInterpreting Literary Devices and Structure
Applying Reading Skills in Everyday LifeCollaborative Reading and DiscussionUsing Technology to Enhance Reading Skills
Time Management TechniquesElimination and Guessing StrategiesActive Reading Strategies
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Study Strategies

Active Reading Strategies

Stay Engaged for Better Results

Active reading means interacting with the text while you read. This keeps your brain engaged and helps you remember more.

Techniques

  • Underline or jot quick notes on main ideas.
  • Predict what comes next as you read.
  • Visualize scenes or concepts described in the passage.

Why It Helps

Active reading makes it easier to locate answers and avoid misreading questions. It also builds good habits for reading in college and beyond.

Examples

  • Highlighting a sentence that might be the author’s main argument.

  • Drawing a quick diagram to follow a scientific explanation.