As the student, you have the most at stake! You're the one who has to actually DO all the reading, right? You're the one who has to succeed in your coursework and pass tests. So- use the links below to find useful information that you can use to be successful in your various reading tasks. Also, remember to pass this info. along to your parents- they will need to help your little brother with his 10th grade reading assignments!
http://www.isu.edu/-kingkath/readstrt.html
http://www.msu.edu/~frensja1/text.htm
This site has full descriptions and explanations of all 5 strategies you are researching! mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/staff/abita/english/reading_strategies.htm