Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension with tags reading comprehension, read for meaning, read for understanding, main point, identify main idea, use context cues, standardized reading tests, boost test scores, higher test scores

Help students learn to read for meaning and prepare for reading comprehension tests. Marko the Pencil's tips are super-effective and his outrageous antics keep students on task. With Marko’s guidance, students ace a practice test by learning how to read passages, find key words, and determine the best answers. This reading comprehension video teaches students how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, use context clues, and make inferences. Students practice recalling details, following directions, and understanding sequencing. Material is at an approximate 2nd to 3rd grade level. A team of teachers who consistently get superior performance from students on standardized tests helped create this video. This video provides winning strategies for boosting test scores and reducing anxiety.

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00:05 Introduction / Marko's Test Taking Song

01:58 Marko's Tricks for Reading Tests

02:43 Reading Test Passage 1: A Letter to Grandma

07:29 Reading Test Question 1

08:47 Reading Test Question 2

10:07 Reading Test Question 3

11:12 Reading Test Question 4

13:06 Reading Test Question 5

14:16 Reading Test Question 6

15:09 Restroom Breaks Before Tests

15:43 Reading Test Passage 2: "The Gift" Story

20:26 Reading Test Question 7

21:22 Reading Test Question 8

22:07 Reading Test Question 9

24:08 Reading Test Question 10

25:22 Reading Test Question 11

26:17 Reading Test Passage 3: "Tito the Otter" News Article

29:22 Reading Test Question 12

31:09 Reading Test Question 13

32:31 Reading Test Question 14

33:53 Reading Test Question 15

34:35 Reading Test Question 16

35:47 Review of Tips for a Reading Test

39:06 How to Become a Fantastic Reader

41:16 Marko's Jokes