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SAT Reading and Writing (August Boot Camp)
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SAT Bootcamp is an intensive test prep program. We will target reading and vocabulary-building skills as well as grammar rules.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This course is designed for students who plan to take the August 2024 SAT; however, you are welcome to register for this course even if you do not plan to take the SAT in August. This summer intensive crash course program will meet for 90 minutes, four days per week, for two weeks in August. The nightly homework will consist of skill-based concepts and/or practice tests. If this course does not fit your needs, please feel free to contact me. I will be offering more group classes during...
8 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1SAT Test OverviewGeneral overview of the SAT, including scoring and general test prep strategiesLesson 2Root Words and VocabularyCommonly used root words and vocabulary decoding strategiesLesson 3Main Idea and Supporting DetailsFinding main ideas and supporting evidence within reading passagesLesson 4Text StructureWorking with note-based passages and overall text structure in reading passagesWeek 2Lesson 5Elements of a SentenceReview of clauses, conjunctions, and prepositional phrasesLesson 6ModifiersDiscussing the difference between dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiersLesson 7PunctuationReviewing punctuation rules, including but not limited to commas, colons, semicolons, and dashesLesson 8Reading and Writing Q and AAn overall review of both the reading and writing concepts on the SAT
This class is taught in English.
I have worked with multiple forms of the SAT test for over fifteen years, including the most recent format launched in March 2024.
4+ hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 3-6 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: I typically assign either a full practice test (focusing on the reading and writing sections of the SAT) as well as various skill-based activities to build up areas of weakness. The time it takes to complete the homework can vary slightly from week to week.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Before starting the first meeting, students must complete an entire, timed practice test on College Board's Bluebook app.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
See the external materials list. -College Board (Bluebook): Free from the CollegeBoard website -Princeton Review Digital SAT Premium Prep, 2024: Price can vary, but it is usually around $25-$35 -Barron's Digital SAT Study Guide 2024: Price can vary, but it is usually around $25-$35
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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Group Class
$120
weekly or $240 for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-10 learners per class
