III: The Five Steps

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Reading Comprehension

		I: Introduction

		II: The Challenge

		III: The Five Steps
		1. Passage Classification
		2. Breaking Down Each Passage
		3. See the Organization
		3a. Short Essays
		3b. Long Essays
		4. Find the Big Idea
		5. Diagnose Author's Purpose
		IV: Question Types

		V: Tips

		VI: Sample Essays

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Now that we know the question types, let's begin to break down the passages. Here is the basic strategy for approaching Reading comprehension passages:

Perform these 5 steps while you read:

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III: Question Types

Passage Classification