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ACT Test Prep!

Prepare for the ACT Reading portion with Mrs. Brown's step-by-step guide. Begin with the goal of getting 19 correct answers—only correct responses earn points! Focus on reading and annotating fiction. Underline key "Right There" questions and answer them promptly. For nonfiction, read the first paragraph and choose the passage that feels easiest to you. Use the two-minute rule to review unanswered questions before time runs out. Remember: trust your first instinct and manage your time wisely. Follow these strategies to boost your score!

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ACT Test Prep!

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  1. ACT Test Prep! Mrs. Brown’s Intensive Reading

  2. Step #1 – Put a 19 on it… 19 You only need 19 correct questions to pass the Reading Portion of the ACT! The ACT Test only gives points for EVERY correct answer. Never takes points away!

  3. Step #2 – Read and Write Fiction Read ONLY the Fiction story! As you read, jot down one to two words that help you remember what you just READ! new office memories

  4. Step #3 – Underline Right There Questions Remember, you are underlining the entire test! Look for keywords: Lines (45-47) Fourth Paragraph

  5. Step #4 – Answer, Answer, Answer Answer all Right there questions and fiction story questions.

  6. Step #5 – Nonfiction Paragraph One Read the FIRST paragraph for each Nonfiction Story Which passage do you find the easiest? So stick with it and answer…

  7. Step #6 – Two Minute Rule The last TWO MINUTES, stop and GO BACK And answer EVERYTHING…

  8. Recap • Put a 19 on it! • Right There Questions • Answer Fiction and Right There ONLY • Read first paragraph and choose • Repeat above action • Two-Minute Warning

  9. Don’t Forget… • Process of Elimination • To skip to the next question. (NEVER get stuck on any given question.) • Your first answer is usually the right answer. (Don’t go back a change answers / double guess yourself) • Time Yourself!!!

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