SAT Reading Strategies and Techniques

The video tutorial covers strategies for tackling the SAT reading section, focusing on the rephrase and predict strategy and time management tips. The instructor, Eric, provides a detailed walkthrough of a real SAT reading passage, demonstrating how to apply these strategies effectively. The session concludes with a Q&A segment addressing common questions about reading comprehension and test-taking techniques.

What is the main focus of today's session?

• SAT Math strategies

• SAT Science strategies

• SAT Reading strategies

• SAT Writing strategies

What is the first step in the 'Rephrase and Predict' strategy?

• Eliminate wrong choices

• Predict the answer

• Rephrase the question

• Read the answer choices

Why should you avoid looking at answer choices immediately?

• They are not relevant

• They are too lengthy

• They can be distracting

• They are always incorrect

What should you do after predicting an answer in the 'Rephrase and Predict' strategy?

• Uncover the answer choices

• Skip the question

• Ask for help

• Read the passage again

What is the main goal of the 'Rephrase and Predict' strategy?

• To guess the answers

• To skip difficult questions

• To match predictions with answer choices

• To read faster

What should you do if you run out of time during the SAT Reading section?

• Guess the answers

• Leave questions unanswered

• Review previous answers

• Skip to the next section

Which type of questions should you tackle first in the SAT Reading section?

• Questions with multiple parts

• Hard questions

• Easy questions

• Questions with no line references

What is a recommended strategy if you don't understand a passage?

• Read the questions first

• Guess the answers

• Read the topic sentences

• Skip the passage

What is the benefit of annotating while reading a passage?

• It is not recommended

• It confuses the reader

• It helps find relevant information

• It slows down reading

How should you handle paired passages?

• Read only one passage

• Read both passages first

• Answer questions for each passage separately

• Skip to the comparison questions