PSAT 8/9 週1回クラス | 8年生と9年生向けSAT英語準備

Starting to study for the SAT English section in middle school can feel *really* 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 you can absolutely improve your score in two months, leaving it to junior year means more stress and cramming. 

In this middle school English class, I will introduce students to the SAT and the English skills which are tested. But more than that, I also hope to help middle schoolers build skills which will prepare them for high school. For example, instead of having them simply memorize punctuation rules, I'll include optional homework for them to learn how to properly punctuate their sentences. 

What you can expect from this class:

Each week, we'll focus on one reading question type or one grammar concept. We'll start with reading. After presenting the question type and walking through the strategies of how to answer it correctly, we'll spend time working on practice questions. Then, it'll be time for grammar. We'll discuss the rules and ways to approach the questions. Finally, we'll spend time dissecting some grammar practice questions. 

*Please note: The SAT has two sections: English and Math. This class ONLY covers English and does NOT cover Math. 
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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 passage practice)

-Post-test (after the last class)

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The Schedule

Week of August 5

Reading: Details Question Type + Central Idea Question Type


Week of August 12

Reading: Inference Question Type


Week of August 19

Reading: Command of Evidence Question Type (Part 1)


Week of August 26

Reading: Command of Evidence Question Type (Part 2)


Week of September 2

Reading: Words-in-Context Question Type


Week of September 9

Grammar: Purpose and Craft Question Type


Week of September 16

Grammar: Cross-Text Connections Question Type


Week of September 23

Grammar: Transitions and Rhetorical Synthesis


Week of September 30

Grammar: Form, Function, Sense 


Week of October 7

Grammar: Boundary Questions (Part 1)


Week of October 14

Grammar: Boundary Questions (Part 2)