HiSET: Language Arts - Reading

HiSET: Language Arts - Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension skills essential for success in the HiSET exam and beyond.

Understanding Main IdeasIdentifying Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneRecognizing Organizational PatternsInterpreting Figurative Language
Reading Instructions and ManualsUnderstanding Workplace DocumentsApplying Reading Skills to Everyday Life
Previewing and SkimmingUsing Context CluesEliminating Wrong Answers
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Practical Applications

Applying Reading Skills to Everyday Life

Why Reading Skills Are Important

Strong reading skills help you understand bills, contracts, news, and even social media posts.

Everyday Uses

  • Reading street signs and maps to get around.
  • Understanding product labels or instructions for medicine.
  • Making sense of news articles and online information.

Tips for Everyday Reading

  • Skim for important details.
  • Summarize what you’ve read.
  • Ask questions if something is unclear.

Practice

Try reading a news article and explaining it in your own words to a friend.

Examples

  • Comparing prices and ingredients on food labels at the grocery store.

  • Reading a weather alert to decide whether to bring an umbrella.

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Previewing and Skimming