$10

weekly
or $40 for 4 classes
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ACT Test Prep

New class
Ages 15-18
Live Group Course
This 4-week ACT course is designed to boost your test-taking confidence and maximize your scores by focusing on English.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(8 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
10-10 learners per class
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. 7 or more throughout the class
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This 4-week ACT prep course is designed to help students excel in the English section of the ACT by mastering grammar rules, rhetorical skills, and test-taking strategies. Through expert-led instruction, interactive practice, and personalized feedback, students will build confidence and improve their scores.

What Will Be Taught?

Students will learn:

The foundational grammar rules tested on the ACT, including punctuation, sentence structure, and usage mechanics.

Advanced grammar concepts such as parallelism, modifiers, and transitions.

Rhetorical skills like passage organization, conciseness, tone consistency, and effective editing.

Time management strategies and techniques for approaching different question types with confidence.



What Topics Will You Cover?
The course will focus on:

Grammar Fundamentals: Subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, pronoun usage, punctuation basics.

Advanced Grammar Rules: Sentence fragments, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, relative pronouns.

Rhetorical Skills: Sentence placement, transitions, passage organization, conciseness.

Test-Taking Strategies: Timing techniques, eliminating wrong answers, guessing strategies.



How Is Your Class Structured?
The class is structured into four weekly sessions:

Week 1: Introduction to the ACT English section and diagnostic testing.

Week 2: Focused instruction on grammar rules and mechanics.

Week 3: Rhetorical skills development and passage editing strategies.

Week 4: Final review, timed practice tests, and test-taking strategies.



Each session includes:

Instructional lessons explaining key concepts.

Practice questions to reinforce learning.

Group discussions to address common challenges.

Optional Homework assignments for additional practice.



How Will You Teach?
The course combines:

Interactive Lectures: Clear explanations of grammar rules and rhetorical strategies with real ACT examples.

Guided Practice: Step-by-step walkthroughs of practice questions to demonstrate effective problem-solving techniques.

Collaborative Activities: Group discussions to foster peer learning and address shared challenges.

Personalized Feedback: Individualized guidance based on diagnostic tests and practice results.



What's Your Teaching Style?
My teaching style is:

Engaging and Supportive: I aim to create a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes as part of the learning process.

Structured Yet Flexible: While the course follows a clear syllabus, I adapt instruction based on student needs and progress.

Focused on Growth: I emphasize building confidence through consistent practice and celebrating small victories along the way.



How Much Will Learners Get to Interact With You?
Students will have multiple opportunities to interact with me:

During live sessions through Q&A discussions and collaborative activities.

Through personalized feedback on assignments and practice tests.

Learning Goals

Understand and apply grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, verb tense consistency, and modifier placement.
Build time management skills to effectively answer 75 questions in 45 minutes

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the ACT English Section
 Types of questions: Usage/Mechanics (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure) and Rhetorical Skills (style, organization, strategy).

Common grammar rules: subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, pronoun usage, modifiers, and punctuation basics. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mastering Grammar Rules
 Advanced grammar rules: parallelism, misplaced modifiers, run-ons, fragments, and relative pronouns.

Punctuation mastery: commas, semicolons, apostrophes. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Developing Rhetorical Skills
 Rhetorical strategies: transitions, conciseness, tone consistency.

Question types: add/delete sentences, sentence reordering, passage organization. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Test-Taking Strategies and Final Review
 Time management techniques (e.g., spending ~36 seconds per question).

Strategies for eliminating wrong answers and guessing effectively.

Practice test. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Classwork will be used to monitor progress with grades. Padlet will be used for discussion. Nearpod will be used to introduce some of the lessons prior to students working independently to answer questions. Word Wall may be used to reinforce work.
Supply List
Note book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher Created Materials

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dr. Bester
Doctoral Degree in Education from Northcentral University
Dr. Bester
Dr. Bester is a seasoned ACT prep expert with years of experience helping students achieve significant score improvements and unlock their academic potential. Known for her personalized approach, Dr. Bester specializes in breaking down the complexities of the ACT into manageable parts, teaching students proven strategies for mastering English, Math, Reading, and Science. Her methods emphasize building confidence, enhancing time management skills, and simplifying challenging concepts to ensure success.

Dr. Bester’s teaching style is engaging and student-centered, blending interactive exercises, games, and discussions to keep learners motivated. He incorporates diagnostic assessments to tailor instruction to each student’s unique strengths and weaknesses, ensuring targeted growth. With her expertise and dedication, Dr. Bester has consistently helped students achieve higher ACT scores and gain admission to their dream colleges.

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