ISEE Upper Level Reading Comprehension

ISEE Upper Level Reading Comprehension focuses on developing critical reading skills through diverse texts and comprehension strategies.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneIdentifying Organizational StructureEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Applying Critical Reading to Everyday LifeEffective Note-Taking for ReadingReading for Research and Projects
Previewing the PassageProcess of Elimination
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Practical Applications

Applying Critical Reading to Everyday Life

Reading Beyond the Classroom

Critical reading isn't just for tests—it's a skill you'll use every day!

Real-World Uses

  • Understanding news articles or social media posts.
  • Deciding if an advertisement is trustworthy.
  • Thinking about what a friend really means in a message.

Benefits

Critical reading helps you become more thoughtful, make better decisions, and avoid being tricked by false information.

Examples

  • Reading a news story online and figuring out if it’s biased or fair.

  • Deciding whether a product really works by reading reviews carefully.

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Effective Note-Taking for Reading