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SAT Reading and Writing Bootcamp

In this self paced class, students will prepare for test day by studying the different types of questions found on the new digital SAT and practicing strategies for each type of question in this asynchronous class.
Lydia P.
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10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be given practice questions in the same style as the SAT and quizzes on related topics after each lesson. Students will be given answers and explanations for all of the at home work so they check their work.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
The new Reading and Writing section of the SAT can be intimidating and stressful for many students. The questions are designed to be difficult, and at times confusing, but don’t despair. With practice and some strategies, you can improve your performance. The Reading and Writing section on the SAT has some quirks, and understanding patterns and strategies can help you deconstruct the answers faster and more accurately. 
A SAT redesign starting spring 2024 has meant some significant changes to the Reading and the Writing and Language portions of the test. For example, the entire test is shorter, and the Reading and the Writing and Language portions of the test have been combined into a one section called Reading and Writing . 
The changes to the reading comprehension questions are quite significant, and it is imperative that students study the new style of questions. The questions are shorter but require more analysis now, for example. The reading comprehension questions follow several distinct patterns - each requiring their own strategies. We will cover all of these styles throughout the bootcamp.
This class is asynchronous. Each lesson will include video instruction and independent work. The video lessons range from forty five minutes to an hour. Students will be given ten unique lessons related assignments throughout the course. Through these lessons, students will learn the strategies and techniques to tackle the different types of questions in the Reading and Writing section, such as:
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 Based Questions: How to find and use evidence from the passages to support your answers
Quantitative: How to interpret and analyze data, graphs, and charts in the passages
Inferences: How to make logical and reasonable inferences from the passages
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
Grammar: Understanding the foundations of grammar in order to correctly identify errors
Words in Context: Mastery of vocabulary within the context of the passage. Students will be asked to define or choose the correct word to fit the passage.
There’s a lot to cover, but by the end of this class, you will be ready to ace the reading and writing section of the SAT!
The class schedule is as follows:
Lesson One: Text Based Questions
Lesson Two: Central Ideas and Details
Lesson Three: Transitions
Lesson Four: Text Structure
Lesson Five: Informational Synthesis
Lesson Six: Charts and Graphs
Lesson Seven: Grammar
Lesson Eight: Words in Context 
Lesson Nine: Inferences Words in Context
Lesson Ten: Paired Passages and Review

Students will also be given a quizlet (digital flashcards) each week to practice some of the most common vocab words found on the past SAT tests. These quizlets will contain twenty words each. Students will be given a document to review transition words in their categories and a document to review grammar topics found on the test. 



Live classes are available as well.

I also offer a class focusing solely on SAT Grammar and Vocabulary and another one on Reading Comprehension. These are live classes. I offer private tutoring as well. Message me for details.

Syllabus

10 Units
10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Unit 1: Text Based Evidence
Lesson 1:
Text Based Evidence
 This lesson focuses on questions that require students to find evidence to support a hypothesis or claim. Students will receive homework and vocab quizlet to practice as well. 
Unit 2: Main Idea
Lesson 2:
Main Idea
 This lesson focuses on SAT questions regarding the main idea of a passage as well as details found within the passage. Students will receive practice questions for homework and another vocab quizlet to practice. 
Unit 3: Transition Words
Lesson 3:
Transition Word Questions
 In this lesson, we will tackle questions that focus on a missing transition word. We will review the different types of transition words and practice questions in this styles. Students will receive homework practice questions, another vocab quizlet, and a transition word list for further study. 
Unit 4: Structure and Purpose
Lesson 4:
Structure
 In this lesson, we will learn about structure and purpose questions. Purpose questions pertain to the "why" behind an author's motivation, and structure is the "how." Students will receive homework practice questions, and another vocab quizlet. 

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Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from King College
I am a former high school English teacher and school librarian with a Master’s degree in Library Science. I have been tutoring students for the SAT for years both in person and online.

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