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My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... so important. Reading with an eye to structure is incredibly important on ... first paragraph describes some very complex or unexpected phenomenon that was ... principle applies broadly. Obviously, some passages are weird and your anticipation ... -
RC: Reading for StructureWithout a doubt, reading for structure is one of the simplest and yet most powerful strategies you can employ when reading a passage. However, does t…
... a doubt, reading for structure is one of the simplest ... composed of several sentences. With most passages usually being four paragraphs. ... track of and read for structure. What do we do ... have continued to read for structure while going through the passage ... -
Tips for RC Prompts with Multiple Passages?I'm getting into the later PT's and I'm finding that they have started including those multiple passage prompts in every Reading Comp section now. …
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Explain Reasoning StructureReasoning structure currently seems like an abstract idea when it comes to reading comprehension. My goal is to make it more of a practical understan…
Reasoning structure currently seems like an ... of looking at reasoning structure for a reading comprehension ... need to practice this more with passages.
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Any RC Advice for ESL test takersEnglish is not my first language and I cannot finish all four passages in time; I barely manage to finish 3 passages. Any advice would be great
... that the passages and LR questions have a fairly repetitive structure, and ... far in different preptests). So with practice it's possible to ... exposing you to new words, complex phrases and the use of ... -
Strategies for a Slow ReaderTo any other slow readers out there--what strategies have you used to understand LR and RC stimuli and passages well? I find myself needing to go th…
... + minutes to get through RC passages (let alone decode the questions ... choices.) I've done well with these sections outside of timed ... 't get bogged down in complex language and details. Try to ... because you've read for structure anyway. Trying to remember the ... -
Proven tips for RC?RC is my worst section! Any tips that have helped you improve a lot?
... a rushed reading of subsequent passages...and it just snowballs from ... that require you to make complex connections between seemly disconnected portions ... this helps with the returning to the passage, read for structure. Instead ... -
Improving science/economics comprehensionThis question may have been posted previously in regards to science, but as somebody who studied liberal arts I find the economics and science questi…
Sometimes the science passages are just complex. Obviously someone who ... passage is communicating. The structure is far more important. ... most! Always prioritize understanding structure over content. Have an ... throughout the passage with their own interpretation. -
Weakness in One SectionHi 7sagers - I am looking for advice today. I can consistently score about -5 to -7 on the 2 sections of LR and LG combined. My RC section is always …
... explanations of the reasoning structure of the different passages I have done ... some similarities across passages. This has helped me follow complex weird reasoning ... little less arduous when confronted with a difficult passage.
My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... so important. Reading with an eye to structure is incredibly important on ... first paragraph describes some very complex or unexpected phenomenon that was ... principle applies broadly. Obviously, some passages are weird and your anticipation ...148 to 169-170 PTs - 20 point increase is not Impossible/some adviceI just got 169 and 170 back to back after plateauing for a while after my previous 169. Do not give up folks, you got this. When I started in January…
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Skip sentences with - or ( or any other modifier ... where the author stands in passages where the author rarely ...LSAT RC honing tip - read books?I am studying for the LSAT full-time. I saw on one of the YouTube videos posted by a Korean-American HLS student that reading the _Economist_ was hel…
... be secondary to actual RC passages. I believe that being ... your ability to understand reading structure and main ideas rather ... strengthen your ability to handle complex material. Like weightlifting or ... So if you challenge yourself with outside reading, it will ...LSAT RC honing tip - read books?I am studying for the LSAT full-time. I saw on one of the YouTube videos posted by a Korean-American HLS student that reading the _Economist_ was hel…
... ability to understand reading structure and main ideas rather ... strengthen your ability to handle complex material. Like weightlifting or ... So if you challenge yourself with outside reading, it will ... , but I would prioritize RC passages first.
...LG tips for accuracy under time pressure from a 170+ scorerI made myself a reminder sheet for each section with recommendations/strategies to avoid errors I've previously made. Every section I do, I assess wh…
... for details+structure, which worked fine for me in the passages in ... the 60s, but leaves me with too little ... time for the more complex questions and ... answer choices on the passages in the ...Reading Comprehension HelpNo matter how many drills I do and how much I study reading I always get the same amount incorrect on all my practice tests which is about -11 and -1…
... AC's and in the passages. In the AC's, ... a paragraph is WAY too complex. If you're only ... meaning when confronted with a series of complex causal relationships, repair ... with things like "read for structure." Sure, pick up the structure. But structure ...Any good Resources for Law Passage Practice?My weakest point for RC is law passages (lol). I am trying to read more law based articles so I don't burn through Passages. Does anyone have any res…
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structure, level of detail, tone, etc ... even some of the more complex IP and copyright law journals ... EASIER to digest than RC passages, just bc they're not ...Funny parallel between working with children and studying LSAT (taking a study break)As is well know, and is often characterized humorously, adults who spend considerable hours working with small children may then speak to other adult…
... same language structure and vocabulary as they used speaking with children. Therefore ... who usually communicate with each other with different language structure and vocabulary will ... same language structure and vocabulary as they used speaking with children ...Comprehensive Strategy for RC - response to KS in 3 partsHi KS, Perhaps you are taking the Feb LSAT, but given that the Dec test is only 3 weeks away, let me share my RC strategy. Not sure if you have t…
... /> All RC Passages have the same deep, basic structure, in that they ... track a linear thought progression with claims ... to in the passage itself. With a connecting line, you can ... mind. You will end up with something like "Q1, A1, ...A good book to improve RCI was not a very talented reader and have been struggling but I found correlation between my ability to understand the content of this book and my a…
... ability to read RC passage with accuracy.
It is ... or History and are struggling with understanding complex passages. Just read during your ...Problems with Humanities/Diversity PassagesHello, I find that I really struggle with Humanities/Diversity passage types. Especially when they talk about a particular author/artist... I usu…
... find that I really struggle with Humanities/Diversity passage types. Especially ...Problems with law and science-related passagesAs the test date approaches, I'm trying to study and improve as quickly as possible. I'm still making mistakes in the law and science related passage…
... the law and science related passages of RC. I've already ...Struggling With Getting In the GrooveI took a Testmasters in class course last year and really did like it because of the structure. I scored a 160 on the June 2013 LSAT, 4-5 points bel…
... like it because of the structure. I scored a 160 ... a really hard time with getting into the groove ... am my own teacher with this style of course ... a hard time getting comfortable with it. I go through ... learning or is struggling with this format normal for ...Passages on LawHey, fellow 7sagers. I'm having trouble with law passages in reading. Knowing this, I now freeze when I see a passage about law. Any advice o…
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law passages..trouble with weakening and flaw questionsI've reviewed JY's videos, but I'm having issues. On the most recent tests I've done, I'm getting ~55% of these questions. On the weakening, I'm tryi…
... feel good about identifying argument structure and support. But I can ... optimistic personality have similar problems with these questions?Practicing Passages that are comparative (new style of RC)With my account access, I have access to test content from the early 2000's to 2009. But RC passages that use the comparative Passage A, Passage B fo…
With my account access, I have ... 's to 2009. But RC passages that use the comparative Passage ... of these type of RC passages?
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Drilling difficult questionsHello, Me again with my questions on drilling. I know that generally speaking the LR sections get more difficult as you go along. Based off this in…
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Me again with my questions on drilling. I ... I'm missing or struggling with are questions that originally appeared ... that they have a more complex logical structure or simply a more ... initial thinking was to start with difficult questions and work down ...RC study guideThe Memory Method For Reading Comp These are drills to be done with individual reading comp passages. Do these drills with 6-8 passages. It may be …
... done with individual reading comp passages. Do these drills with 6-8 passages.
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1 ... the same as the first, with one exception: you only ... the passage and it’s structure is the key to ...Coming to a realization.... need validation.Hi All: I've come to a realization that I am just simply not ready for the June LSAT. I'm still going to try my best, walk in there, and see what …
... library, washed my face with cold water, and just ... trip to southeast asia with my girlfriend that is ... iv'e made, combined with Blueprint's 1500$ bomb). ... the GIST (General Idea, Structure, Tone) and then referring ... get to all the passages, and I literally end ...Doing reading comprehension passages in reverse order.Does anyone do this or thought of doing this? Could it be potentially helpful since the passages get increasingly difficult, starting with the harder…
Does anyone do this or thought of doing this? Could it be potentially helpful since the passages get increasingly difficult, starting with the harder ones would give you a fresher mind. Any thoughts?Help for Law PassagesAnnoyingly (worryingly???) I have the most trouble on the law passages in RC. I'm not great with the law vocab and pretty terrible with the history …
... the law passages in RC. I'm not great with the law ... vocab and pretty terrible with the history of law. Especially ... those ones with things like the history the ... I can read and carry with me. Digital is fine too ...
