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SAT Reading and Writing: The Crash Course
New class
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(14 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week, 1 week
3-12 learners per class
180 min
What's included
2 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will receive homework after each session to reinforce the skills covered in the lesson. This homework will include both skills drills that are tied to the week’s topic and at least 2 full length practice exams.Assessment
If requested, I will provide a student with a detailed breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses. This will include actionable “next steps” that they can use to focus their review methods.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Join " SAT Reading & Writing: The Crash Course" to quickly enhance your reading comprehension, grammar skills, and vocabulary knowledge, all critical for acing the SAT. In this intensive crash course, we will focus on different aspects of the SAT Reading and Writing sections, breaking down complex concepts into manageable lessons. Tailored for students aged 13-18, this course is intensive. It is designed for last minute review before the exam. What Will Be Taught? Every class is a new journey through the essential components of the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Class Structure: This class is designed to be both educational and engaging. Classes will include: • Real text analysis, ensuring vocabulary and grammar learning is connected to authentic uses. • Interactive discussions, where students can share their insights and demonstrate their understanding. • Games and quizzes to solidify learning and add a fun twist to mastering the SAT content. Teaching Style and Interaction: My teaching approach is interactive and exploratory. I believe in bringing the world of high stakes test prep to life through dynamic discussions, engaging activities, and thoughtful exercises.
Learning Goals
Identify and Analyze Textual Evidence: Students will learn to find and interpret evidence within reading passages to support their answers effectively.Infer Word Meanings from Context: Students will master strategies to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words based on the context in which they appear, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Syllabus
2 Units
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekUnit 1: Ideas, Information, and Using Passages Effectively
Lesson 1:
Mastering Command of Evidence
This lesson focuses on skills and strategies needed to answer questions that use the content of passages as evidence, including : recognizing the main idea, finding details, making inferences, recognizing the author's purpose, identifying tone and point of view, comparing and contrasting, recognizing words in context, and using both qualitative and quantiative evidence to support an argument. 180 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Craft, Structure, and Grammar
Lesson 2:
Writing Mechanics
This lesson focuses on skills and strategies needed to answer questions that are focused on the craft, structure, and form of writing, including : recognizing the way different components of the passage work together, understanding the role of transitions, thinking about structure, comparing texts, understanding punctuation, verb forms, modifers, pronoun-antecedent agreement, plurals, and possessives. 180 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses a variety of texts to explore reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. While the content is primarily academic and designed to boost SAT scores, some reading passages may contain complex themes. All content is chosen for its educational value and appropriateness for the target age group. Parents are encouraged to engage in discussions at home to further support their child's learning and appreciation of language.
Pre-Requisites
No specific prerequisites are required. Students should have a basic understanding of English grammar and be eager to improve their reading and writing skills.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
This course will use a range of different passages and text to practice SAT skills.
Most passages will be drawn from officially released College Board exams (accessible here https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice/practice-tests ).
We may also discuss passages used in sample questions published by Khan Academy ( accessible here https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/digital-sat ).
If students need additional support with the words in context section, the homework will likely include reading long passages from 18th and 19th century literature. The typical passages that are assigned are drawn from “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin, “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Arthur Conan Doyle, and “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Religious Studies from Claremont Graduate University
Master's Degree in History from University of California, Irvine
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Riverside
Over the past fourteen years as an educator, I have specialized in enhancing vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and grammar proficiency. My approach combines rigorous academic research with engaging, interactive learning experiences. I continuously update my teaching practices to incorporate the latest educational technologies and methodologies, ensuring each class is dynamic and effective.Reviews
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