2. Smart Test Takers
• Skim the passages and have
expectations based on the genre
• Identify the genre
• Have expectations,
– “I think this text will. . .(teach me/be about. . .)”
3. Smart Test Takers
• Skim the passages and have expectations
based on the genre
• Thoughtfully read by previewing test
questions first
– Preview the question
– Read the passage with question in mind
– Underline parts of the passage that connect with
the questions
4. Smart Test Takers
• Skim the passages and have expectations
based on the genre
• Thoughtfully read by previewing test questions
first
• Read by chunking the passage into parts
– Read the chunk and envision (make a movie in
your mind)
– Pause after each chunk thinking, “Who?” and
“What?”
5. Smart Test Takers
• Skim the passages and have expectations
based on the genre
• Thoughtfully read by previewing test questions
first
• Read by chunking the passage into parts
• Grasp the main idea
– Read the title and scan the features
– Make predictions
– Confirm or revise prediction
6. Smart Test Takers
• Skim the passages and have expectations based on the
genre
• Thoughtfully read by previewing test questions first
• Read by chunking the passage into parts
• Grasp the main idea by scanning the features, making
predictions, and reading to confirm
• Take a stab at unknown or scary words
– Substitute synonyms
– Underline the word and move on
– Return at the end of the passage and tackle again
7. Smart Test Taker Checklist
Skim the passages and have expectations
based on the genre
Thoughtfully read by previewing test
questions first
Read by chunking the passage into parts
Grasp the main idea by scanning the
features, making predictions, and reading to
confirm
Take a stab at unknown or scary words
