Critical Reading & Writing - Passage Based Reading

The video tutorial explains the critical reading section of the SAT, emphasizing the importance of identifying 'prove it' phrases in passages to find correct answers. It introduces the CHART method, which involves skimming passages to locate information quickly, using buzzwords, and understanding the main idea. The tutorial provides strategies for efficiently charting passages to improve test performance.

What is the primary goal of critical reading in the SAT?

• To answer questions in order of difficulty

• To read as fast as possible

• To find 'prove it' phrases

• To memorize passages

How are questions within a passage typically ordered?

• By difficulty

• Alphabetically

• In the order answers appear in the passage

• Randomly

What does the CHART method primarily focus on?

• Memorizing buzzwords

• Understanding every detail

• Creating a map of the passage

• Reading the passage multiple times

Which of the following is NOT a step in the CHART method?

• Reading introductory paragraphs

• Identifying buzzwords

• Determining the main idea

• Reading every word carefully

How long should it take to chart a 60-line passage?

• One minute

• Two minutes

• Five minutes

• Ten minutes