SSAT Upper Level Reading

A comprehensive guide to mastering reading comprehension for the SSAT Upper Level exam.

Understanding Passage TypesFinding Main Ideas and Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneUnderstanding Vocabulary in ContextEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Applying Reading Skills to Everyday LifeEffective Note-Taking and AnnotationSummarizing and Paraphrasing
Time Management During the TestEliminating Wrong Answer Choices
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Practical Applications

Applying Reading Skills to Everyday Life

Reading Isn’t Just for School

The skills you learn for the SSAT help you in daily life—whether you’re reading instructions, news articles, or your favorite book.

How These Skills Help

  • Finding the main idea helps you quickly understand emails or news.
  • Making inferences lets you “read between the lines” in conversations.
  • Evaluating arguments helps you decide what to believe online.

Why It Matters

Good reading skills make you a smarter, more informed person—ready for anything the world throws at you!

Examples

  • Understanding the main point of a news article quickly.

  • Judging whether a social media post gives good evidence for its claims.

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Effective Note-Taking and Annotation