Welcome to SAT Prep Evidence-Based Reading & Writing February 21, 2019 Welcome to SAT Prep Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Harrison High School Mrs. van Bohemen

What am I going to do today? February 21, 2019 What am I going to do today? Teacher Intro Why am I taking this course? (Letter to the teacher) TRSS Forms Syllabus & Course Intro Intro to the SAT Parts of Speech Pre-Test 2 Truths and a Lie How will I show I learned it? HW: Get SAT book, and INDEX CARDS Syllabus Signature due Friday, 1/8 February 21, 2019

Letter to Teacher Your assignment is to write me a letter that contains the following information: Why are you taking this class? (Be honest!) Have you already taken the SAT? (If so, how did you do?) How much do you already know about the redesigned SAT? How much preparation have you already done? What’s your goal score for the SAT? How do you feel about reading and writing? What kind of reader are you? What DO you read? How often? What would you like me to help you with the most? February 21, 2019

Syllabus & Course Procedures February 21, 2019 Syllabus & Course Procedures Ms. Curley’s BLOG: http://hhssat.weebly.com/

The Book http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-2016-Edition/dp/1457304309 $17 on Amazon $25 at Barnes & Nobel February 21, 2019

Course Timeline 6 weeks English; 6 weeks Math; 6 weeks College Prep Calendar of Dates: Course 1: January 5 – February 12 Course 2: February 22 – April 1 Course 3: April 11 – May 23 Exams: May 24-25 February 21, 2019

Intro to the SAT The SAT is offered at least seven times each year in the U.S. When to Take the SAT Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school. At least half of all students take the SAT twice — in the spring as a junior and in the fall as a senior. Most students improve their score the second time they take the SAT. February 21, 2019

Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline January 23rd December 28th March 5th February 5th May 7th April 8th June 4th May 5th February 21, 2019 “Send Reminder” https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates Redesigned Test

Extra Services QAS (Question-And-Answer-Service) Some dates offer the QAS service. By purchasing you will receive (about six to eight weeks after your test date) a list of your answers, a copy of the multiple choice questions, the answer key, and scoring instructions. The cost is $18.00. SAS (Student-Answer-Service) The SAS is another service that is worthless – don’t bother. http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-answer-verification-services-order-form.pdf February 21, 2019

Test Dates Test Date QAS Offered? January 23rd Yes March 5th May 7th June 4th February 21, 2019 QAS Order form: http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-answer-verification-services-order-form.pdf Redesigned Test

Advice for Juniors & Sophomores Take the PSAT!! Use QAS service Anyone already registered?? February 21, 2019

SAT Parts of Speech Pre-Test February 21, 2019 SAT Parts of Speech Pre-Test

2 Truths and a Lie Directions: February 21, 2019 Directions: On your piece of paper, write three sentences. Two of these sentences must be factually true statements about yourself, and the third must be completely made up. Your goal is to trick your audience into choosing a truth as your “lie.” Write your three statements in any order.

Details about the SAT 65 minute Evidence-Based Reading Graphics Words in context Evidence for interpretation 35 minute Evidence-Based Writing Revising sentences Improving organization Eliminating irrelevancy/redundancy 50 minute Essay February 21, 2019