Points on the SHSAT Reading section come from answering the questions, not simply reading the passages. This doesn\u2019t mean that it is not important to approach the passage strategically\u2014it is. However, if you do not answer the questions correctly, the passage hasn\u2019t done you much good. In order to increase your chances of getting the most points, you should approach Reading questions strategically. Part of this is understanding the various types of questions you\u2019ll encounter on test day. There are five basic question types in the SHSAT Reading section: Global, Detail, Function, Inference, and Infographic. Keep reading to learn about the SHSAT Reading question types and how to tackle each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step for every SHSAT Reading passage is active reading, which means not just passively reading the words in a passage, but rather thinking about and interacting with the passage as you go. An important part of active reading is to create a Roadmap of the passage. A Roadmap puts the passage into your own words and is an invaluable tool to help you answer the questions. Creating a Roadmap helps keep you focused on the big ideas rather than the small details of a passage. You can also use your Roadmap to help you locate the information you need to answer each question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your SHSAT Reading Roadmap should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The passages you\u2019ll encounter on the SHSAT are well-developed and follow a clear structure. The ideas will be logically organized into paragraphs, making it possible for you to gain a good understanding of the author\u2019s ideas if you create a Roadmap as you read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you create your Roadmap, keep in mind the following active reading questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHSAT Global questions ask about the big picture of the passage. You can recognize Global questions because they often use phrases like \u201cthe central idea,\u201d \u201ctheme,\u201d or \u201coverall structure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n To answer SHSAT Global questions successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global questions that simply ask for the central idea are rare on the SHSAT. While you may not see a question that asks you to identify the main idea, you will see questions that ask you how a portion of the passage conveys or supports the central idea of the passage. You must know how to identify the passage\u2019s main idea in order to answer these questions correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\tHow to Roadmap SHSAT Reading Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SHSAT Reading: Global Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n