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

Effective Note-Taking for Reading

Why Take Notes?

Taking notes helps you remember what you’ve read and makes studying easier. It also helps you organize your thoughts.

Note-Taking Tips

  • Write down main ideas and key details.
  • Use bullet points for important facts.
  • Highlight or underline words you don’t know.

Make It Fun

Try using colors, doodles, or sticky notes to keep your notes interesting and memorable.

Examples

  • Using colored pens to highlight different types of details in your reading.

  • Jotting down a quick summary after each chapter to help remember the plot.

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Reading for Research and Projects