SSAT Middle Level: Reading

SSAT Middle Level

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Analyzing Author's Purpose and ToneComparing and Contrasting InformationRecognizing Literary Devices
Reading for Everyday LifeResearch and Information GatheringCommunicating with Others
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management and Skimming
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesUnderstanding Vocabu...Analyzing Author's P...Comparing and Contra...Recognizing Literary...Reading for Everyday...Research and Informa...Communicating with O...Active Reading Techn...Time Management and ...
Practical Applications

Research and Information Gathering

Finding and Using Information

Sometimes, you need to find facts or answers. The skills you learn for the SSAT—like finding main ideas and details—help you do research for school projects or personal interests.

How It Works

  • Skim for main ideas when searching for information.
  • Use context clues to understand tricky words in articles.
  • Organize facts by comparing and contrasting sources.

Why It Matters

These skills help you become a super researcher, both online and with books!

Examples

  • Looking up facts for a science fair project.

  • Comparing two websites to find the most reliable information.

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Communicating with Others