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The ninth grade test in Reading has 40 questions. This test is appropriate for those in the final months of ninth grade and in tenth and eleventh grade.

READING

Given a fictional selection, the student will demonstrate an integrated understanding of the language, elements of plot, possible themes, likely motives and traits of characters, and the effect of setting, by responding to items regarding

1. the meaning of an unfamiliar word (i.e., uncommon or low-frequency word).
   
   
2. the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
   
   
3. details (e.g., who, what, when, where, how, or problem/solution).
   
   
4. sequence of time, places, events, and ideas.
   
   
5. stated or implied main ideas.
   
   
6. most-probable outcomes.
   
   
7. cause-and-effect relationships.
   
   
8. the difference between statements based on fact and statements based on inference.
   
   
9. predictions about whether certain information is likely to be included in material.
   
   
10. the identification of questions that will demonstrate comprehension of the main idea and supporting details.
    
    

Given a nonfictional selection, the student will demonstrate an integrated understanding of the major concepts, the evidence that supports those concepts, the possible application for the concepts, and the possible purposes the selection might serve, by responding to items regarding

11. details (e.g., who, what, when, where, how, or problem/solution).
    
    
12. stated or implied main ideas.
    
    
13. cause-and-effect relationships.
    
    
14. the difference between statements based on fact and statements based on inference.
    
    
15. whether a statement is a fact or an opinion.
    
    
16. predictions about whether certain information is likely to be included in materials.
    
    
17. details that either support or do not support the main idea.
    
    
18. the author's purpose for writing the selection.
    
    
19. the best summary for a specific audience.
    
    
20. the author's attitude toward a topic.
    
    

Given everyday/functional reading materials, the student will identify, locate, and use information in items regarding

21. directions of two or more steps.
    
    
22. the selection and use of appropriate reference sources and illustrative materials.
    
    
    1. Examples of reference sources/illustrative materials would be dictionary, encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, phone book, card catalog, periodical/newspaper, schedule, table of contents, and index.
       
       
    2. Examples of skills/processes would be using alphabetical order; skimming and scanning; reading charts, tables, diagrams, graphs, maps, labels, and signs.
       
       
23. the meaning of vocabulary words used on an application form.
    
    
24. the use of propaganda.