Tips for Success
People define success in many ways. When studying literature, it means understanding what you read. On standardized tests, it may mean scoring well. In this topic, you will learn strategies to help you understand what you read, uncover meanings of difficult words, and successfully complete tests. You will practice using root words, affixes, and context clues in order to help you better comprehend what you read. Such tips can benefit you beyond the course as you become a better reader and test-taker.
Essential Questions
- What is reading comprehension?
- What are some strategies for better test-taking?
- What are the different parts of a word, and how can parts of a word help give clues to its meaning? How can that help with comprehension?
- What are context clues, and how can being able to find and use them help improve your reading?