CASA Reading Study Guide

Literal and Inferential Reading

1. Author’s Main Point or Purpose
2. Conclusions That Are Stated Directly
3. Defining A Word
4. Denotative and Connotative Meanings
5. Determining Word Meanings
6. English Root Words
7. Nearly and Perfect Synonyms
8. Summarizing Text
9. Supporting Details
10. Text Evidence

Critical and Evaluative Reading

1. Author’s Position
2. Context
3. Identifying A Logical Conclusion
4. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
5. Inference
6. Inference Questions
7. Interpretation of Expository or Literary Text
8. Predictions
9. Purpose of an Author
10. Textual Evidence for Predictions
11. Textual Support for Interpretation
12. When There’s No Keyword

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