Tips for SAT Reading Section

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Key Tips for SAT Reading Section

General Tips

• Standardized Test: Only one correct answer, no subjectivity or interpretation
• Focus: Look for direct evidence in the text, avoid inferring

Approach to Questions

1. Read the Question First: Understand what you need to find before reading the text
2. Read the Intro Blurb: Provides useful context, especially for fiction
3. Use Only Passage Info: Don’t use outside knowledge, stick to what’s given

Vocabulary Questions

• Fill-in-the-blank Style: Find synonyms in the text to identify the correct word
• Synonym Clues: Multiple synonyms often provided; know 3 out of 4 answer choices
• Strategy: Match the given text clues with answer choices

Transition Words

• Importance: Knowing transition words helps in understanding relationships between ideas
• Common Transition Words:
  • Likewise = Similarly
  • Nevertheless = Despite
  • Moreover = Additionally
  • However = But

Recognizing and Preparing for Different Styles of Texts

Science and Social Science Texts

• Topics: Biology, Ecology, Astronomy, Geography, Demographics
• Preparation: Read reputable news sources, focus on global issues and specific science news

Literature Texts

• Includes Poems: Utilize rhetorical devices like metaphors
• Preparation: Read classic literature and Shakespeare
• AP Lit Reading List: Good resource to improve comprehension

Historical Texts

• Less Frequent: References to historical events in modern language
• Preparation: Read older essays and literary works if necessary

Grammar and Style

Common Grammar Concepts

• Sentence Fragments: Missing subject or verb, not a complete sentence
• Run-On Sentences: Two full sentences without proper punctuation
  • Fixes: Use period, semicolon, or conjunction (i.e., and, but, yet)
• Colons and Dashes: Used for emphasis, not requiring a full sentence after
• Appositive: Extra detail surrounded by commas or dashes; sentence should still make sense without it

Digital SAT Specific Grammar Tips

• Know Transition Words: Important for reading and grammar sections
• Sentence Structure Basics: Different types of punctuation and how to use them correctly
• Resources: Check out linked grammar guide and previous videos for more detail

New Question Type: Accomplishing A Goal with Notes

• Last Question in Each Module
• Combination: Similar to the older 'how or delete this from the sentence' and ordering questions
• Strategy: Focus on the student’s goal statement to find the answer, not just on referencing notes

Conclusion

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