PSAT Critical Reading

Master the skills to understand, analyze, and interpret reading passages on the PSAT.

Understanding Passage StructureFinding Main Ideas and Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneInterpreting Vocabulary in ContextEvaluating Evidence and Arguments
Reading for Real-World UnderstandingApplying Critical Reading to Group ProjectsUnderstanding Media and Advertising
Active Reading TechniquesEliminating Wrong AnswersTime Management on the PSAT
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Study Strategies

Active Reading Techniques

Stay Engaged!

Active reading means doing more than just looking at words. Try underlining key phrases, jotting questions in the margins, or summarizing each paragraph in your head as you go. This keeps you focused and makes it easier to find answers later.

  • Underline main ideas and supporting details.
  • Pause after each section to check understanding.
  • Predict what might come next in the passage.

Examples

  • Underline transition words to track the flow of ideas.

  • Write a quick summary after reading each paragraph.

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Eliminating Wrong Answers