ACT Reading Review Camp: Vocabulary, Passage Structure and Active Reading
Boost your student's ACT Reading skills in our four session Bootcamp! Expert-led sessions cover passage structure, vocabulary, active reading, and timed test simulations for ACT success.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
Assessments in this class serve a crucial role in gauging students' progress and readiness for the ACT Reading test. The primary assessment offered is an ACT Reading practice test, designed to closely mimic the format and timing of the actual test. This practice test allows students to simulate the ACT Reading test questions and timing, providing invaluable preparation for their real test date. These assessments will be conducted in class to ensure a controlled environment conducive to simulating test conditions accurately. Participation in the practice test is optional for all students; however, it is highly encouraged as it forms a fundamental component of the bootcamp's preparation process.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This four session ACT Reading Bootcamp covers essential skills such as passage structure analysis, vocabulary in context, inference, active reading techniques, and test-taking strategies under timed conditions. ✅ TOPICS COVERED: The class will delve into passage structure, vocabulary mastery, inference and analysis, active reading, and test-taking strategies. ✅ CLASS STRUCTURE: Each day focuses on a specific aspect of ACT Reading, starting with mastering passage structure, followed by conquering vocabulary in context, then tackling tough passages, and finally implementing test-taking strategies and practice under timed conditions. How will you teach? Teaching methods include brief lectures, interactive discussions, guided practice activities, and full-length practice tests. What's your teaching style? The teaching style is dynamic, engaging, and student-centered, emphasizing active participation, critical thinking, and practical application of strategies. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other? Students will interact with the instructor through discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative activities. They will also engage with peers through group discussions, sharing insights, and peer feedback sessions. Interactive elements include lectures, group work, practice passages, timed tests, and review sessions with active participation encouraged throughout the bootcamp.
Learning Goals
Understand the organization of ACT Reading passages by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and transitions, and applying effective analysis strategies.Master vocabulary in context by inferring meanings from context clues, utilizing knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes, and determining the meanings of challenging words within passages.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Mastering Passage Structure (ACT Standard: Main Ideas & Supporting Details)
Session 1: Master ACT Passage Structure
Objective: Grasp ACT Reading passage organization.
Introduction (5 min): Overview ACT format and scoring.
Passage Structure (15 min): Outline passage structure and key terms.
Identifying Structure (20 min): Analyze sample passage, highlight main ideas.
Practice & Review (10 min): Complete activity, review answers as a group. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mastering Vocabulary in Context (ACT Standard: Vocabulary in Context)
Session 2: Mastering Vocabulary in Context
Objective: Decode unfamiliar words in ACT passages.
Context Clues (10 min): Introduce clue types.
Identifying Clues (20 min): Analyze passages for clues.
Root Words & Affixes (15 min): Introduce word parts.
Practice & Review (15 min): Apply strategies to passages. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Taming Tough Passages (ACT Standard: Inference & Analysis)
Session 3: Taming Tough Passages
Objective: Develop strategies for active reading and drawing inferences.
Active Reading (10 min): Discuss techniques like annotating, summarizing, and questioning.
Practice (25 min): Analyze a challenging passage, highlight evidence, and tackle inference questions.
Review (15 min): Discuss challenging questions and reasoning, and explain thought processes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Test Taking Strategies & Practice (ACT Standard: Reading Rate & Comprehension)
Session 4: Test Taking Strategies & Practice
Objective: Implement test-taking strategies and practice under timed conditions.
Review Strategies (10 min): Briefly review key strategies learned throughout the bootcamp (passage structure, vocabulary, inference). Introduce time management tips.
Timed Practice Test (25 min): Students complete a full-length ACT Reading practice passage under timed conditions (implementing learned strategies).
Review & Answer Discussion (15 min): Review the practice te 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students should come prepared with a notebook and writing utensil for note taking. Teacher will provide all other learning materials.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2022-2023, ISBN 9781119865902
Joined October, 2017
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University
With over a decade of experience teaching English to students ranging from grades 5 to 12, and holding a certification to teach English to grades 7-12 in Tennessee, I bring a wealth of expertise to the ACT Reading Bootcamp. My dedication to student success is evidenced by my completion of the rigorous ACT Instructional Mastery Course in ACT Reading, ensuring I am equipped with the latest strategies and techniques to effectively guide students through the intricacies of the ACT Reading section. With a proven track record of helping students excel, I am committed to empowering learners with the skills and confidence needed to achieve their best results.Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $100 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
