Identify and Analyze Textual Evidence: Learn to find and interpret evidence within reading passages to support your answers effectively.
Infer Word Meanings from Context: Master strategies to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words based on the context in which they appear, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills
Determine Central Ideas and Details: Develop the ability to identify main ideas and supporting details in reading passages, ensuring a clear understanding of the text's core message.
Make Logical Inferences: Improve your ability to draw logical conclusions from implied information in reading passages, a critical skill for answering inference questions on the ACT.
Analyze Text Structure and Purpose: Learn to recognize various text structures (e.g., narrative, argumentative) and identify an author’s purpose, aiding in comprehension and interpretation.
Integrate and Interpret Quantitative Evidence: Acquire skills to interpret data from charts, graphs, and tables within reading passages and integrate this quantitative evidence with textual information.
Analyze Rhetorical Devices: Enhance your ability to identify and understand the use of rhetorical devices in persuasive texts, improving your critical reading skills.
Use Transitions Effectively: Master the use of transitional phrases to connect ideas smoothly within and between paragraphs, enhancing the coherence and flow of written responses.

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.

수업 외 주당 2 - 4 시간
Homework
빈도: 포함됨
피드백: 포함됨
세부 내용: 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
빈도: 포함됨
세부 내용: 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. 

No specific prerequisites are required. Students should have a basic understanding of English grammar and be eager to improve their reading and Reading skills.

This course will use a range of different passages and text to practice ACT skills. 
Most passages will be drawn from released ACT exams.

(located here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=0

And here:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/reading-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=0  )

We may also discuss passages used in sample questions published by educational resources like Khan Academy.

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.