SSAT Elementary Level Reading

A friendly introduction to reading comprehension skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Practical Applications

Discussing What You Read

Talking About Stories

Sharing what you read helps you remember and understand it better. You can talk to friends, teachers, or family about stories and articles.

How to Discuss

  • Tell the main idea and some details.
  • Share what you liked or didn’t like.
  • Ask and answer questions about the text.

Real-World Benefit

Discussing reading builds confidence and helps you learn from others’ ideas!

Examples

  • Telling your family about a great book you finished and describing your favorite character.

  • Asking a friend if they think the main character made the right choice.