- Examine why multiple-choice reading questions present unique challenges for students
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Learn how questions can guide students’ attention through complex texts
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Identify common sources of over-analysis and misdirection
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Explore the foundational principles behind the Reverse Method for reading comprehension
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Students are often taught to read deeply and holistically, yet they are most frequently assessed through multiple-choice questions that reward precision, focus, and efficiency. This disconnect can lead even capable readers to overanalyze, second-guess, and miss questions they otherwise understand.
This one-hour professional learning session examines how reading comprehension is assessed through multiple-choice questions and offers a clear, practical approach for aligning instruction with that reality—without sacrificing rigor or thoughtful reading. With midyear assessments and spring testing approaching, this session offers strategies teachers can use immediately.
Middle and high school English teachers
Teachers preparing students for standardized reading assessments
Educators seeking clearer, more accessible approaches to reading comprehension instruction
Session Details:
Length: 1 hour
CTLE Credit: 1 NYS CTLE Hour Hour
Format: Recorded Session
Registration Fee: $20
Meet the Presenter
Alison Mertz is a secondary English teacher and co-founder of Greenlight PD, a New York State approved CTLE provider. She developed the Reverse Method to help students navigate reading comprehension questions more effectively. This session draws from strategies she uses daily with real students facing real assessments.
Monique Hernandez is an English Language Arts educator and co-founder of Greenlight PD. She has spent more than a decade creating classrooms where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. Known for her signature balance of warmth and structure, she’s always believed that strong relationships—not strict rules—build the foundation for real learning.
