Reading Comprehension Flashcards

On the ISASP Reading test, what does it mean to identify the 'central idea' of an informational text?

Answer: The most important point the author conveys throughout the text

The central idea is the main point or message the author communicates across the entire informational text.

When the ISASP asks students to 'cite textual evidence,' what are they expected to do?

Answer: Provide specific quotes or details from the text to support an answer

Citing textual evidence means using specific words, phrases, or details directly from the passage to support a claim or answer.

On the ISASP, what is the difference between an explicit detail and an implicit meaning?

Answer: Explicit details are stated directly; implicit meanings must be inferred from clues

Explicit details are clearly stated in the text, while implicit meanings require the reader to draw inferences from context clues.

Which reading skill does the ISASP assess when students are asked to compare how two authors approach the same topic?

Answer: Analyzing multiple perspectives or points of view

Comparing how two authors approach the same topic assesses the ability to analyze multiple perspectives, arguments, or treatments of an idea.

What does it mean to 'make an inference' on the ISASP Reading assessment?

Answer: Reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, even if not directly stated

Making an inference means using clues from the text combined with prior knowledge to draw a logical conclusion not explicitly stated.

On the ISASP, when analyzing a literary text, what does 'point of view' refer to?

Answer: The perspective from which the story is narrated

Point of view refers to who is telling the story — first person (I/we), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they) — and how that affects what the reader knows.