New SAT Reading

The New SAT Reading subject focuses on developing critical reading skills necessary for success on the SAT exam.

Understanding Passage TypesIdentifying Main Ideas and ThemesInterpreting Evidence and Supporting Details
Analyzing Author's Purpose and ToneUnderstanding Vocabulary in ContextInterpreting Data and Graphics
Applying Critical Reading in Everyday LifeUsing Reading Skills in School ProjectsCommunicating Effectively with Text
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management on the SATElimination and Guessing Strategies
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Practical Applications

Using Reading Skills in School Projects

Academic Success

Critical reading isn’t just for tests! When you research for essays or group projects, you need to:

  • Summarize main ideas from sources.
  • Find reliable evidence.
  • Compare different viewpoints.

Better Projects, Better Grades

Applying SAT reading skills makes your research stronger and your presentations more convincing.

Examples

  • Summarizing articles for a science fair project.

  • Comparing two historians' perspectives for a history paper.

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Communicating Effectively with Text