Paired Passage Reading Strategies

The video tutorial introduces the concept of paired passages, a new element in the fourth-grade STAR test. It explains how to identify these passages and the importance of reading instructions carefully. The tutorial introduces the 'paired passage dance,' a strategy to tackle questions effectively by labeling passages and questions, reading passages in sequence, and answering questions accordingly. This method helps avoid common pitfalls and ensures a better understanding of the material.

What is the main focus of the paired passages in the STAR test for fourth graders?

• To test mathematical skills

• To evaluate science knowledge

• To measure writing ability

• To assess reading comprehension

What should you do when you see 'next two selections' in the instructions?

• Skip to the questions

• Recognize it as a paired passage

• Treat it as a single passage

• Ignore the instructions

How should you label the questions related to the first passage?

• With a letter A

• With a star symbol

• With a number one

• With a number two

What does the word 'and' in the instructions indicate?

• Questions that are optional

• Questions that can be skipped

• Questions that require both passages

• Questions related to only one passage

What is the first step in the paired passage dance?

• Answer all questions

• Read both passages

• Skip to the end

• Label the passages and questions

After reading passage one, what should you do next?

• Answer questions related to passage one

• Read passage two

• Skip to the both questions

• Answer all questions

Why is it important to follow the paired passage strategy?

• To avoid tricky questions

• To skip difficult questions

• To finish the test quickly

• To save time

What is the purpose of the paired passage dance?

• To confuse students

• To make the test longer

• To help answer questions correctly

• To entertain students

What should you do after answering questions for passage two?

• Skip to the end

• Read passage one again

• Submit the test

• Answer the both questions

What is the key to success in paired passages according to the video?

• Ignoring the instructions

• Reading quickly

• Skipping difficult questions

• Following the paired passage dance