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PSAT Crash Course for the Reading and Writing Section

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Ages 13-17
Self-Paced Course
In this self-paced course, students will master all the essential concepts for the PSAT reading and writing section in just three hours.
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2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive practice question to review the topics covered in the lessons.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Is your PSAT test date rapidly approaching? This three-hour, self-paced crash course has you covered! By the time you finish this class, you’ll be prepared for every question type you’ll face on the Reading and Writing section.  

Through a series of quick, focused videos, you'll learn how to tackle:

- Text-based evidence
- Inference questions
- Charts and data interpretation
- Grammar 
- Words in context
- Transition words
- Main idea and purpose
- Passage structure 
- Detail questions
- Time Management
- Test Taking Tips

Each video breaks down key strategies for mastering these concepts, and the course also includes practice questions for every topic to help you sharpen your skills. 

Over my years of tutoring and teaching group test prep classes, I’ve learned all the tricks and trap questions the PSAT throws at you. In this course, I’ll show you how to spot and avoid these common pitfalls, giving you the confidence and skills you need to excel on the Reading and Writing section.

Whether you’re just starting to study or need a quick, last-minute review, this course is perfect for anyone needing to get ready for the test—fast!

This class includes just under 2.5 hours of videos along with practice questions in the form of homework for students. 

Note: I also offer a longer, more detailed SAT Self Paced class, live group classes, and 1:1 tutoring.

Learning Goals

Master key strategies for approaching every question type in the PSAT Reading and Writing section.
Identify and avoid common trap questions

Syllabus

2 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Part One
 After a brief introduction, we'll focus on strategies for answering text-based evidence, main idea, purpose, structure, and detail questions. Practice problems will be provided for homework. 
Lesson 2:
Part Two
 In this lesson, we'll tackle rhetorical synthesis, charts, paired passages, inference, grammar, vocabulary, and transition word questions. You'll also learn some helpful test-taking strategies. Students will receive more practice questions for homework. 

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Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from King College
I have a diverse background in education as a high school ELA teacher and school librarian, with over fifteen years of experience in tutoring and teaching. I hold a Master's in Library Science and a Bachelor's in English, providing me with a strong foundation in language and literature. 

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