Ch 1: Study.com ACT® Reading Test: What to Expect & Big Picture Strategies
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What to Expect & Big Picture Strategies - Chapter Summary
If you are looking to brush up on your reading skills to prepare for the ACT® exam, then this chapter is for you. These lessons will teach you what you need to know about reordering passages and questions, actively reading and annotating passages, and more. This chapter will cover topics such as:
- Previewing and reordering passages
- Previewing and reordering questions
- Actively reading and annotating passages
- Making predictions, covering your answers, and using POE
Our experts have crafted concise videos and text lessons to help you prepare for the ACT® reading text, and an interactive Dashboard will help you navigate the materials with ease. Revisit the information as many times as you like, and test your knowledge with short chapter quizzes designed to help you retain what you learn. Take a break, back up and review; the choice is yours. Study for the ACT® reading exam on your own time, and when you are comfortable with big picture strategies and what to expect, check out study.com's array of ACT® prep chapters to further prepare for the exam.
1. Study.com ACT® Reading Test Introduction
Reading is the third section of the ACT® exam. In this lesson, learn about ACT® Reading structure, timing, content, scoring, question types, and strategies to ensure your success.
2. Preview and Reorder the Passages | Study.com ACT® Reading Test Prep
The first step in the 6-step Reading Approach is to preview and reorder the passages. In this lesson, take a deep dive into this step and apply it to four sample passages.
3. Preview and Reorder the Questions | Study.com ACT® Reading Test Prep
The second step in the 6-Step Reading Approach is to preview and reorder the questions. In this lesson, take a deep dive into this step and apply it to 10 sample Reading questions.
4. Actively Read and Annotate the Passage | Study.com ACT® Reading Test Prep
The third step in the 6-step Reading Approach is to actively read and annotate the passage. In this lesson, practice actively reading and annotating a sample ACT Reading paragraph.
5. Cover Up your Answers, Make a Prediction, and use POE | Study.com ACT® Reading Test Prep
The final three steps of the 6-step Reading Approach are target a question, speak for yourself, and use process of elimination (POE). In this lesson, take a deep dive into these three steps and apply them to two sample ACT Reading questions.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the Study.com ACT® Reading Test Section: Prep & Practice course
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Words in Context
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Detail & Line Reference Part 1
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Detail & Line Reference Part 2
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Author's Purpose
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Main Idea
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test: Dual Passage Comparisons
- Study.com ACT® Reading Test Prep Flashcards