Teas Topics and Tips

Reading: 53 questions, 64 minutes

Areas assessed: Key ideas and details, craft and structure, integration of knowledge and ideas

Reading Tips

• If the question doesn't reference something in one of the answers, that answer is probably incorrect. Check to see what is/isn't referenced and choose the best answer from there.

• Do not assume facts about questions. Often, if information is not provided in the question, it will not be relevant. Stick to the facts that are provided.

• Some questions will focus on your ability to determine the difference between opinion and fact. Practice recognizing the difference between fact (the grass is green) and opinion (the grass smells nice).

• Read carefully and slowly. Questions may be confusing if you read too quickly.

• If you think that 2 answers could be correct, ask yourself, “What is it REALLY asking”.

• Study and know different types of writing styles. You may be asked to identify. i.e. narrative, expository, entertaining, analytical, persuasive, etc.

• Know how to identify first person (I), second person (You), third person (Narration).

• Use only the information you are given, if it is not stated in the text then don’t assume it to be relevant.

• Use Process of elimination. Eliminate answers you know are wrong and work your way to one, final answer.

• Know how to use an index, dictionary, almanac, encyclopedia, and glossary.

• Try to improve your reading speed and comprehension in advance. You want to ensure that you can finish the section before the time is up.

• Pay attention to the wording in questions. The wording in the question itself will usually provide helpful hints that can lead you toward the correct answer.