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Line 1: − The first question on the SAT I asks you to write an essay in 25 minutes. You are must use a number 2 pencil, and you must write the essay out in longhand on paper provided. You are given a brief statement or a quote about which to write.+ − − As we discussed in our first lecture, the ability to write well is probably the single most important skill you can develop. Good writing is: − − *organized − *logical − *clear − *concise − *uses a rich vocabulary − − You want your 25-minute essay on the SAT I to have all of those characteristics. We'll discuss this further later in this letter. − − Let's look at the registration deadlines for the SAT this spring: Line 29:
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Registration deadlines for the SAT this spring:
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Cost is only $45, and you can register online. Fee waivers are available for homeschoolers if they qualify and have some type of counselor send the form in.
One good strategy is to take the test in March (sign up by Feb. 10th), and then take it again in June.
Let's focus now specific types of questions that are asked.
Let's focus now specific types of questions that are asked.
== Sentence Completion Questions ==
== Sentence Completion Questions ==
18 out of 67 questions -- more than 25% -- of the "critical reading" section ask students to "complete the sentence" by filling in one or two missing words. Let's look at some examples and improve our ability to answer this type of question.
18 out of 67 questions -- more than 25% -- of the "critical reading" section ask students to "complete the sentence" by filling in one or two missing words.
Strive to answer at least 16 out of these 18 correctly. All 18 can be figured out with logic and cleverness. When there are two blanks, both words have to fit well and that makes it easier to disqualify the wrong answers. When it is only one blank then the question can be more difficult because you have less to work with, but those can be figured out ... even when you do not know the meaning of some of the words.
Let's look at some examples and improve our ability to answer this type of question.
Example One:
Example One:
<dealing with words of unknown meaning by using context>
<dealing with words of unknown meaning by using context>
<our homework this week will focus on your skills in answering these questions>
== Essay Section on SAT ==
explain what the test-writer is looking for
== More Fun Words ==
As we mentioned in our first Lecture, it is important to build your vocabulary in order to improve your ability to write. Here are some more fun words:
*lassitude (LA-suh-tude): fatigue, listlessness
*raconteur (RA-kon-tur): someone who is a good storyteller
== Focus on Writing Section ==
== Focus on Writing Section ==
<read lecture>
<read lecture>
<fill-in-the-blank questions, or write a second essay if you lack internet access>
<writing exam questions>
<correct-a-sentence questions>