SAT English Practice Question

The author’s primary purpose is to suggest that the current approach to teaching reading is outdated and ineffective and to offer an alternative approach. The author argues that traditional methods of teaching reading focus on phonics and decoding skills, but that these methods often fail to teach students how to read with fluency, comprehension, and engagement. The author suggests that a more effective approach to teaching reading would involve the use of a wider range of strategies, including the use of literature, the integration of technology, and the development of critical thinking skills. The author concludes the passage by urging teachers to adopt this more holistic approach to teaching reading, arguing that it will lead to more engaged and successful readers. Which choice most effectively summarizes the author’s argument?

1. A.traditional methods of teaching reading are ineffective and should be replaced with a more holistic approach.
2. B.students who are taught to read using traditional methods are less likely to be successful readers than students who are taught to read using a more holistic approach.
3. C.teachers should focus on teaching students how to read with fluency, comprehension, and engagement.
4. D.the most effective way to teach reading is through the use of literature, technology, and critical thinking skills.