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Stanford Achievement Test SAT

READING

Reading Test The reading section is composed of different types of reading passages including poems, stories, recipes and advertisements. Students will read and answer questions about the passages. They will need to go back to the passages to find the answer. Students will need to complete the test independently.

Main Idea Example Questions 1. What is the story “mostly” about? 2. What would be another good title for this story? 3. What is the main idea of the story?

Cause and Effect **Cause - how and why something happened? **Effect - what happened as a result? **Clue Words: so, so that, if, reason, because. Example Questions 1. What caused _________ to happen? 2. What happened after?

Sequencing **Order of Events **Clue Words: first, next, last, then, after, finally, later, in the morning, etc. Example Questions 1. What happened before…….? 2. What happened after……….? 3. The boxes tell some things that happened in the story. What belongs in Box 2?

Fantasy or Realism **Fantasy - not real, make believe **Realism - real, true, can happen Example Questions 1. Which of these could really happen? 2. Which of these could not happen? 3. This story is mostly make believe because _________________.

Drawing Conclusions Example Questions 1. What do you think will happen next? 2. What is probably true? 3. Why do you think it happened?

Author’s Purpose **Why did the author write the story? Example Questions 1. Why do you think the author wrote the story? To entertain, to tell us information, etc.? 2. The author wrote the story mainly to _____? 3. The author wanted the reader to ______? 4. Which of these would the author probably agree with?

What Can Parents Do at Home? *Read with your child every night. *Make predictions and discuss the events and characters as you read together. *Tap into the types of books that interest your child, *Make sure that you’re child is reading fluently, with good expression, and with understanding. *Just READ! *Be a great model- let them see you read!

Frequently Asked Questions Q. How long will the test take? A. The test will be untimed. Students can take as much time as they need. The testing window is between April 18-22. Q. How will the test be scored? A. The students will receive Stanine scores ranging from 1 to 9. Q. What can I do to help to my child? A. Review all of the skills that were discussed in this workshop. The home learning will reflect many skills that will be tested.

Frequently Asked Questions Q. When will we get the results? A. The scores are usually given at the end of the school year, we will send the results home as soon as we get them. Q. Who takes the SAT’s? A. All first and second graders take the SAT’s Q. What happens if my child does not do well? A. It will be a significant indicator where your child will be placed next year.