The Critical Reader: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading

Intended to clearly and systematically demystify what is often considered the most challenging section of the SAT, The Critical Reader provides a comprehensive review of the reading skills tested on the redesigned exam for students who are serious about raising their scores.

Includes:

-A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of question types, with in-depth explanations and numerous examples demonstrating how to work through each type.

-Techniques for comprehending complex passages and identifying key information quickly and efficiently.

-Extensive strategies for simplifying and answering paired supporting evidence questions as well as informational graphic questions.

-A list of alternate definitions of common words, plus strategies for using context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.