Help students learn to read for meaning and prepare for reading comprehension tests. Marko the Pencil's tips are supereffective 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