Mastering Critical Reading for the Digital PSAT/SAT (2024/2025)
This self-paced course prepares students for the verbal sections of the 2024/2025 Digital PSAT/SAT test through videos, interactive practice, independent practice, and teacher feedback. This particular course does not include grammar study.
Vanessa Roach
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What's included
13 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Independent practice on each topicGrading
Parents can receive a progress report or certificate of completion at the end of the course upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This course is a self-paced version of my PSAT/SAT Prep Course: Critical Reading appropriate for any student wanting to prepare for the Digital PSAT and SAT. Do note that the reading levels of the passages range from 8th grade and beyond. Also, note that the SAT no longer assigns students an essay to write. Instead, students complete two critical reading section and writing sections that covers reading analysis, rhetorical synthesis, sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary. This particular course covers reading and vocabulary, but not grammar. I will have a separate course to cover grammar concepts. I have taken 2 workshops in the Spring of 2023 (including the Indiana GEAR Up SAT professional development workshop) that cover ways to prepare students for the SAT and PSAT. I also tutor students in preparing for the SAT and teach high school English. I am a SAT testing coordinator and administrator at my school. All materials in this course come from reputable sources including College Board, Khan Academy, and The Princeton Review. This class is asynchronous. Each lesson will include a guided video instruction and independent work. The video lessons are chunked by topics. Some weeks have more than one video (some topics are broken up into parts for better retention). Through these lessons, students will learn the strategies and techniques to conquer the different types of questions in the Reading and Writing section of the PSAT/SAT which include : -Central Ideas: How to identify and summarize the main ideas and themes of the passages -Paired Passages: How to compare and contrast two related passages on the same topic -Evidence Questions (Scientific and Litearary): How to find and use evidence from the passages to support your answers -Data Evidence: How to interpret and analyze data, graphs, and charts in the passages -Inferences: How to make logical and reasonable inferences from the passages -Purpose and Structure Questions: How to recognize and understand the organization and purpose of the passages -Informational Synthesis: How to evaluate the author’s use of rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques in the passages -Transition Words: How to choose the best transition words and phrases to connect ideas and sentences Other topics include: -Tips and Tricks for Process of Elimination -Active Reading Strategies -Stress/Time Management Strategies Please note that I have live classes available as well:
Learning Goals
Students will work to prepare for the Reading section of the SAT/PSAT TestStudents will improve vocabulary knowledge for the SAT/PSAT
Syllabus
13 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the PSAT/SAT Test
Introduction to the PSAT/SAT, Test Breakdown, Tips and Tricks, Prep Strategies and Resources 1 assignment
23 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Vocabulary For SAT Part 1
Vocabulary in Context Lesson 3:
Vocabulary For SAT Part 2
Greek and Latin Roots for Vocabulary Building Lesson 4:
Vocabulary For SAT Part 3
Multiple Meaning Words/Commonly Confused Words Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course is taught in preparation of content that may be encountered on the SAT. Content includes classical literature and scientific material. No objectionable content will be included.
Pre-Requisites
This course is designed for students preparing for the PSAT NMSQT or the SAT. Students should be reading at a high school level.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
In my classes (brick and mortar and Outschool), I work with all levels of students (IEP students, general education, and high-ability students). My goal as a teacher is to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to help your child achieve their goals and become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers. More than that, I encourage students to fall in love with learning.
Experience/Education:
-Brick and Mortar Teacher for 7 years (current)
-Outschool Teacher for 3 years (current)
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Gifted Education 3-12, Special Education 5-12)
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-Certification in High Ability/Gifted Learning Strategies
-Certification in Teaching Students with Learning Exceptionalities
-SAT/PSAT Testing Administrator (5 years)
-Harkness Socratic Seminar Trained (Summer of 2023)
-National Writing Project Trained (Summer of 2023)
I am a secondary English teacher with certifications in gifted education and special education. I have been professionally teaching for 7 years and have a masters of arts in English education. I enjoy using socratic and discussion-based learning to help students think deeply about the texts that they read.
I have taken 2 workshops in the Spring of 2023 (including the Indiana GEAR Up SAT professional development workshop) that cover ways to prepare students for the SAT and PSAT. I also tutor students in preparing for the SAT. I am a Secondary English teacher and have an MAE. I also have a plethora of practice resources if you would like more than what is provided in this course.
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Ages: 12-17
