Strategies for Success in Reading Comprehension

Kathleen McGrath, also known as Mrs. Makuta, provides a video lesson on the ELA Regents exam, focusing on the reading comprehension section. She outlines the structure of the exam, common question types, and essential reading strategies like annotating. The video emphasizes the importance of active reading and metacognition, offering tips for success in the exam. Viewers are encouraged to check out additional resources and subscribe for more content.

What grade typically takes the ELA Regents exam in New York State?

• 9th grade

• 12th grade

• 11th grade

• 10th grade

What type of literary work is Passage A usually derived from?

• Drama

• Essay

• Novel

• Short story

How many questions typically accompany the informational text in the exam?

• 5

• 9

• 10

• 12

What type of passage is Passage B always?

• Scientific article

• Novel excerpt

• Essay

• Poem

Which literary element is NOT commonly found in the questions of the ELA Regents?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Irony

What does the term 'metacognition' refer to?

• Metaphysical analysis

• Thinking about thinking

• Study of metrics

• Cognitive theory

What is the primary purpose of annotating a text?

• To impress others

• To pass the time while reading

• To enhance understanding and retention

• To make the text look important

What is the main benefit of active reading as promoted in the video?

• Better entertainment

• Improved memory

• Enhanced comprehension

• Faster reading speed

Which strategy involves crossing off unlikely answers to focus on the most probable ones?

• Highlighting

• Annotating

• Skimming

• Process of elimination

Which of the following is a recommended strategy when dealing with multiple-choice questions?

• Guessing randomly

• Choosing the longest answer

• Using previous knowledge only

• Going back to the text for context