Welcome! I'm glad you are here. Please read the description carefully so that you may ensure that this class is a good fit for your learner.

This class is an ongoing preparatory course for the HSPT test

CLASS STRUCTURE

This class is ongoing. Students can enter and leave at any time. Topics do not build. I encourage all new learners and/or parents to message me with some information/learning goals for the student. I am also happy to send the previous week's homework.

There is an homework assignment scheduled after every class in which I will provide feedback.

***This class only covers the English section, not the Math section.*** 

During each 60 minute lesson, students will practice vocabulary, reading, and grammar skills. All content is directly applicable to these specific tests. Guidelines, tips, and tricks are also covered as well.

MISSED CLASSES
If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The Google Slides notes are always available as well. The weekly assignments will also be posted for the student. 

Note: If your student is not able to attend in person, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recording, and receive grades for assignments. If you need to miss a class or several and do not want to be billed, you can pause your subscription.

CLASS SCHEDULE
1. Welcome/Go over schedule
2. Vocabulary New Words
3. Analogies
4. Vocab in Context
5. Reading Passages and Skills
6. Grammar Topic and Editing

TOPICS

Each week, a variety of topics from the following topics will be covered:

-Vocabulary (synonyms, root words, connotation, academic vocabulary, sentence completion, double blank, vocab in context, verbal analogies)

-Reading Passage Types: Narrative, Persuasive, Descriptive, Expository, Poetry

-Reading Skills: Active Reading Strategies, Main Idea, Inference, Author Purpose

-Grammar and Editing: Punctuation, Subject Verb Agreement, Sentence Structure, Parallel Structure, Capitalization, etc.

NOTE: There is no essay on this test

WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER

Week of 1/14: Intro to Tests Styles and Topics (Testing Tip, Vocabulary Topic 1, Narrative Reading Passages, Active Reading, Analyzing Prompts, Editing, Punctuation Part 1

Week of 1/21: Vocabulary Topic 2, Persuasive Reading Passages, Main Idea, Strong Arguments, Editing, Punctuation Part 2

Week of 1/28: Vocabulary Topic 3, Descriptive Reading Passages, Inferences, Writing Intros, Punctuation Part 3

Week of  2/4: Vocabulary Topic 4, Expository Reading Passages, Author Purpose, Writing Conclusions, Editing, Punctuation Part 4

Week of 2/11: Vocabulary Topic 5, Poetry Reading Passages, Mixed Skills, Improving Sentences, Editing, Punctuation Part 5

Week of 2/18: Vocabulary Topic 6, Mixed Reading Passages, Mixed Skills, Strong Verbs and Adjectives, Editing, Punctuation Part 6