ISEE Upper Level Reading Comprehension

A comprehensive guide to mastering reading comprehension skills for the ISEE Upper Level exam.

Understanding Passage TypesMain Idea and Supporting DetailsInference and Drawing Conclusions
Author’s Purpose and ToneVocabulary in ContextAnalyzing Structure and Organization
Applying Comprehension in SchoolComprehension Beyond the ClassroomPreparing for Group Discussions
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management on Test DayElimination and Guessing Strategies
Understanding Passag...Main Idea and Suppor...Inference and Drawin...Author’s Purpose and...Vocabulary in Contex...Analyzing Structure ...Applying Comprehensi...Comprehension Beyond...Preparing for Group ...Active Reading Techn...Time Management on T...Elimination and Gues...
Practical Applications

Applying Comprehension in School

Reading Skills for Everyday Learning

The reading comprehension skills you build for the ISEE are useful in every subject at school. Whether you're reading a science textbook, a history article, or a novel, being able to identify main ideas, make inferences, and use context clues will help you succeed.

How to Use These Skills

  • Summarize what you read in your own words.
  • Ask questions about the material to check your understanding.
  • Practice finding supporting details in all types of texts.

Real-World Value

Strong reading skills make homework, research, and class discussions much easier and more enjoyable!

Examples

  • Reading a history chapter and identifying the main cause of an event.

  • Understanding word meanings in a science article using context clues.

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Comprehension Beyond the Classroom