How can I say focused when reading?

PSVicki
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:53:16 +0000

Practice reading dry, boring articles every day between now and the test. You can find them in the New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Foreign Affairs, the Economist, Scientific American, etc. Work on your focus through each one.

After each paragraph, write a 2 or 3 word summary next to it. This gives you a simple task to stay focused on through each paragraph and will really help when you go to the questions.

Underlining simple sentences is fine, but if you underline a complex sentence, you often have to reread it 2 or 3 times when you come back to it. That’s why I like short summaries so much more. I do underline clue words that hint at the author’s attitude, like “unfortunately” or “amazing” or “ridiculous.” When I get done with the passage, a quick glance at these words can reveal the overall tone.