Help students learn to read for meaning and prepare for reading comprehension tests. Marko the Pencil’s tips are super-effective and his outrageous antics keep students on task. With Marko’s guidance, students ace a practice test by learning how to carefully read passages, find key words, and determine the best answers. This reading comprehension video teaches students how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, use context clues, and make inferences. Students practice recalling details, following directions, and understanding the sequence. Material is at an approximate 2nd to 3rd grade level. A team of teachers who consistently get superior performance from students on standardized tests helped create this video. You’ll find winning strategies for boosting test scores and reducing anxiety.
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00:00 Rock ‘N Learn Title Screen
00:05 Introduction / Marko’s Test Taking Song
01:58 Marko’s Tricks for Reading Tests
02:43 Reading Test Passage 1: A Letter to Grandma
07:29 Reading Test Question 1
08:47 Reading Test Question 2
10:07 Reading Test Question 3
11:12 Reading Test Question 4
13:06 Reading Test Question 5
14:16 Reading Test Question 6
15:09 Restroom Breaks Before Tests
15:43 Reading Test Passage 2: “The Gift” Story
20:26 Reading Test Question 7
21:22 Reading Test Question 8
22:07 Reading Test Question 9
24:08 Reading Test Question 10
25:22 Reading Test Question 11
26:17 Reading Test Passage 3: “Tito the Otter” News Article
29:22 Reading Test Question 12
31:09 Reading Test Question 13
32:31 Reading Test Question 14
33:53 Reading Test Question 15
34:35 Reading Test Question 16
35:47 Review of Tips for a Reading Test
39:06 How to Become a Fantastic Reader
41:16 Marko’s Jokes