Private 1:1 Tutoring: Level 1 SAT/ACT Reading Prep | Weekly Practice & Guidance
Don't let the SAT and ACT Reading sections terrify you! In this private tutoring class, we'll focus on one question type a week, learning and practicing all the tips & tricks through 1:1 attention, short excerpts, and detailed explanations.
New Horizons Academy - SAT & ACT Prep - ELA
Average rating:
4.8
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What's included
13 live meetings
11 hrs 55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Optional full-passage practice tests and bonus practice sheets will be available at the end of each class for students to practice and test their skills.Assessment
Assessment will happen within class as we check our responses and discuss why each answer was correct or incorrect in general.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Beginner Level
Practice can make perfect when it comes to the Reading sections of the SAT and ACT. Get personalized 1:1 help in this weekly ongoing class as we get lots of guided practice with all of the different types of questions and reading passages you may find on the SAT or ACT. You asked, and we listened! We’ve added even more of a question-based focus and even more interactive elements for students! In this newly revamped format, we designed the lessons around a particular question type each week instead of a passage. For example, we could focus on the "Words in Context" questions for one week, starting with tips for that question type. This allows students to focus on the SKILLS needed for a particular question type! In the main part of the class, we pull questions of that type from a couple of different SAT & ACT passages and put them into a poll format with the answer choices. After you have marked your best guess, we will have a detailed discussion on why each answer choice was correct or incorrect. In the second half of class, we will complete another round of polls with more challenging passages and questions. Finally, we would have a full passage with questions available in a self-graded Google Form at the end of class. This way, students will still get practice on a full passage, it will grade their assignment and give explanations for each question, and students can choose whether or not they would like to practice it in a timed or untimed atmosphere. We also provide an optional growth log, where students can record the day they took the practice test, their score, write the questions they missed and why they missed it, and keep adding to it each week to track their own improvement. Class Schedule: Week 1: - Set 1 + Focus On: Implied Idea Questions Week 2: - Set 2 + Focus On: Author’s Voice Questions Week 3: - Set 3 + Focus On: Literal Comprehension Questions Week 4: - Set 4 + Focus On: Main Idea Questions Week 5: - Set 5 + Focus On: Determining the Best Evidence Questions Week 6: - Set 6 + Focus On: Words in Context Questions Week 7: - Set 7 + Focus On: Author’s Use of Evidence Questions Week 8: - Set 8 + Focus On: Paired Passages Questions Week 9: - Set 9 + Focus On: Explicit Detail Questions Week 10: - Set 10 + Focus On: Data Interpretation Questions Week 11: - Set 11 + Focus On: Command of Evidence Overview Week 12: - Set 12 + Focus On: Author’s Craft Overview Week 13: - Set 13 + Focus On: Ideas & Information Overview
Learning Goals
Students will practice and refine their reading comprehension, vocabulary-in-context, interpretation, inferencing, etc. skills on their way to achieving a higher SAT or ACT score in the reading section.
- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
- Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
- Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At New Horizons Academy, we understand how difficult setting your family's schedule can be, juggling everyone's activities and classes. To honor that time commitment, we are proud to be able to offer another of our organization's Outschool-approved and trained teachers (Mrs. Becky, Teacher Carissa, Ms. Monica, or Teacher Donna) in the rare occurrence of teacher illnesses or urgent personal events. This will allow you to keep your schedule intact as much as possible and keep the learning going!
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External Resource: Lumio by SMART
Lumio by SMART is an interactive lesson resource similar to Nearpod that engages learners through polls, games, sharing, as well as workspaces for individuals, groups, and the whole class! It’s a great way to elevate the learning experience.
To join class, students will:
1. Go to hellosmart.com.
2. Students can connect to class by signing in with their Google or Microsoft accounts, or they can join as GUESTS with a lesson code and simply type in their names/nicknames.
3. If students would like to access the lesson outside of class time, they can either access the student-paced lesson link by signing in with a Google or Microsoft account, or accessing the PDF resources in the Outschool classroom.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emporia State University
**ABOUT MS. BECKY**
Teaching--especially in English, writing, and language arts--is a true passion of mine. I graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University in 2010 with a Secondary Education degree in English and Journalism, and then went on to teach in the public schools before setting off on my own as an online teacher and tutor.
My philosophy of education is to make it as fun, personalized, and as interactive as possible for the kids. I always try to even out my direct instruction/lecture time with plenty of opportunities for students to practice these new skills, take polls, play review games, and collaborate with peers.
I am happily married to my husband Brad, and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Elise. We currently reside in Kansas in a small town, and we love the small town life.
Oh, and Zerr is pronounced "Zarr," so it rhymes with "car." 😉
**ABOUT MS. BRITTNEY**
Hi! My name is Brittney. I received my Associates Degree in Elementary Education and my Bachelors Degree in English. I love working with kids and have experience with all ages.
I am a wife and mother of four, ages 9, 6, 4, and 1, and the oldest of eight. I have been both a nanny and babysitter as well. Through my past employment and own kids, have gained experience with children with speech delays, autism, and ADHD. I have also worked as a classroom volunteer and ESL instructor.
I love reading and writing and am a total bookworm. I also love dogs and cooking. My kitchen and my reading chair are my happy places!
My teaching philosophy is that every child is different and my job is to make sure to embrace those differences to make the education experience the best for all the children. I also want to make sure I do my best to foster a love of reading in my students because, "if you can read, you can do anything!"
Qualifications:
-Associates in Elementary Education
-Bachelors in English
-Former ESL instructor
-Experience with all ages
**ABOUT MS. LIDA**
Hi! My name is Lida. I received my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and my Bachelor’s Degree in English. I love teaching students of all ages, especially middle and high school students.
I am a wife and mother of one son who loves taking classes through Outschool. I served as a teacher and administrator in a public high school for many years before entering the world of educational publishing. I have experience teaching all levels of English. When I am not teaching or writing about English, I enjoy reading, cooking with my husband, and performing science experiments with my son.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s in English
-Master’s in Secondary Education
-Master’s in Educational Leadership
-17 years of classroom teaching experience
-3 years of curriculum development experience
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Live Private Class
$55
weekly or $715 for 13 classes1x per week, 13 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
