Identify the three reading gears, including possible reading speed and comprehension level. Explain when you might read in those gears.

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There are three reading gears: low, middle, and high. Low gear is for difficult or unfamiliar material, reading between 100-300 words per minute with 80% or more comprehension. Middle gear is for everyday reading and material you are somewhat familiar with, reading between 300-600 words per minute and 70% comprehension. High gear is a skimming and scanning speed where you read between 600 and 1000 words per minute with 50% or more comprehension.

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When comparing settings of middle schools and the implementation of middle level philosophy, which statement is true?

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