ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

Learn how to understand, analyze, and answer questions about reading passages for the ISEE Lower Level exam.

Finding the Main IdeaUnderstanding DetailsFiguring Out Vocabulary in Context
Making InferencesUnderstanding Author’s PurposeComparing and Contrasting Information
Applying Reading Comprehension to Everyday LifeUsing Context Clues in Daily ConversationsRecognizing Main Ideas in Media
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Practical Applications

Recognizing Main Ideas in Media

Main Ideas Beyond Books

Main ideas are important in all types of media, like videos, podcasts, and even comics!

How to Spot the Main Idea

  • Look for the main topic discussed.
  • Notice what the speaker or creator focuses on most.
  • Summarize what you learned in one or two sentences.

This helps you understand news, shows, and even YouTube videos better.

Examples

  • Watching a documentary about oceans and realizing the main idea is about protecting sea life.

  • Listening to a podcast about teamwork and noticing the main message is that working together leads to success.

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