Good readers do not just read words. They look for the main idea, notice details and think about why things happen.
Three steps
- Read the passage once for the general idea.
- Read the questions, then look back for the answers.
- Check that your answer matches the text, not just your guess.
Practice passage: The Street Library
Every morning, Hina walks past a small wooden box at the end of her street. It looks like a birdhouse, but inside there are books instead of birds. Neighbours leave books they have finished, and anyone can take one home for free. Last week Hina found a story about a lighthouse keeper. She read it in two evenings and then left her own favourite novel in the box, because she wanted someone else to enjoy it too.
Now answer the questions below.