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 Questions

Now that we know question types, let's now begin to break down passages. Here is the basic strategy you should take while reading a passage in order to prepare for the questions.

Perform these 5 steps while you read:

1. Classify the Passage Is this a persuasive essay or a descriptive one? Is it science or humanities?
2. Break down each paragraph Look for main idea, tone and transitions.
3. See the Organization Make mental road map of essay and/or draw out map structure on your white board.
4. Find the Big Idea Look for unusual language that makes an important point. Pay more attention to first and last paragraphs.
5. Diagnose the author's purpose Look for intention in the essay.

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III: Question Types

Passage Classification