PSAT 8/9 + PSAT 10 Once-Weekly Class | SAT English Prep for 8, 9, 10 Grade
In this PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 on-going class, learners will be introduced to each and every question type which appears on the English section. They'll learn how to best approach the problem and will get plenty of practice.
Monica Winkler
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. The homework includes questions-of-the-day. Around four will be posted per week. Each one should take fewer than two minutes to complete.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Starting to study for the SAT English section in 8th or 9th or even 10th grade can feel *early.*..because it is! But the wonderful thing of starting so early is having the luxury of time. I have so many students who begin studying two months before they need to submit their scores to universities, and while they can absolutely improve their score in two months, leaving it to junior year means more stress and cramming. In this PSAT English class, I will introduce students to the PSAT and the English skills which are tested. We will begin class with an overview of the question type, which will include how to approach the question and how to apply process of elimination. I will then walk students through one example question. After, I will share my screen with questions and give students 1min 30sec to answer each one on their own in the chat. After the allocated time, we will discuss the answer as a group. The questions will get progressively more challenging throughout the class. IMPORTANT The SAT has three main versions: PSAT 8/9 (given in eighth and ninth grade for practice), PSAT 10 (given in 10th grade to practice), PSAT 10/NMSQT (given in 10th grade to practice, but also has scholarship opportunities, and the SAT (sent to universities). All of these tests use the same questions, only the scoring differs, meaning the same question may appear on both the PSAT 8/9 and SAT. For the PSAT 8/9, that same question would be ranked as "medium" or "hard," but on the SAT, that same question would be ranked as "easy." In this class, we'll use the materials for the PSAT 10. I've used this material with eighth and ninth graders in the past, and it's been accessible and challenging, so I welcome them to join this class. I also welcome tenth graders. For older students, I recommend my SAT on-going section. *Please note: The SAT has two sections: English and Math. This class ONLY covers English and does NOT cover Math. .... What you’ll get as my student… -All the information you’ll need for the new Digital PSAT English section, including a run-down of the different types of questions, memorization techniques for grammar rules, and strategies for test day -A teacher who is there to motivate you to keep studying and who will always pick you up when you feel overwhelmed or frustrated (because trust me this test can be overwhelming and frustrating) -A safe judgment-free classroom environment where you learn with and from your classmates What you’ll do outside of class… -A pre-test (which I’ll message you right when you enroll) -Homework (usually studying with pre-made Quizlets or questions of the day) -Post-test (after the last class) …. The Schedule Week of January 27 Reading: Details Question Type Week of February 3 Reading: Central Idea Question Type Week of February 10 Reading: Inference Question Type Week of February 17 Reading: Command of Evidence Question Type (Part 1) Week of February 24 Reading: Command of Evidence Question Type (Part 2) Week of March 3 Reading: Words-in-Context Question Type Week of March 10 Reading: Purpose and Craft Question Type Week of March 17 Reading: Cross-Text Connections Question Type Week of March 24 Grammar: Transitions and Rhetorical Synthesis Week of March 31 Grammar: Form, Function, Sense Week of April 7 Grammar: Boundary Questions (Part 1)
Learning Goals
Students will feel confident on test day, as they will know how to tackle the Digital PSAT English section. For the reading section, they will have mastered process of elimination and have a good understanding of how the test is trying to trick them. They
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from Florida International University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Florida
I graduated from university (twice!) with zero dollars of student debt.
Not having debt has allowed me to travel far, live freely, and take chances (like starting this very Outschool page), experiences I otherwise might not have been able to do.
There are several reasons why I was able to do this (like the fact that Florida state schools are *relatively* affordable). But a key reason was my SAT score.
My SAT score not only got me into a top five public university, it also got me a scholarship to go there.
When I was studying for the SAT, I had to rely on free, online materials, which were dry, confusing, and (oftentimes) unhelpful. That experience motivates me to create something different for my students: quality, accessible classes, which actually help them boost their score.
In my classes, I teach what I know: the English language. Two degrees in linguistics (BA, MA), a minor in literature, and my continuous love for the language has prepared me for teaching everything from the technical aspects of when to use a comma to the inferential aspects of how to interpret a text. My goal is to not only help students prepare effectively for the SAT, but to also help them build skills that they’ll use in university, and beyond.
Apart from SAT classes, I also offer PSAT preparation and literature coaching.
I hope to see you in one of my classes soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-12 learners per class
