Serena S

Words in context questions account for approximately 20% of the Reading and Writing section on the SAT. In this series, we will expand your vocabulary, uncover secondary meanings of common words, understand subtle word relationships, identify crucial keywords and transition words, and develop powerful strategies that will help you level up your vocabulary for the SAT! In each session, you'll work with me and a small group of dedicated learners to practice SAT test bank questions and improve your vocabulary. Day 1: Vocabulary list 1, synonyms and antonyms Day 2: Vocabulary list 2, words in context strategy Day 3: Vocabulary list 3, secondary meaning words, nearly means Day 4: Vocabulary list 4, transition words, word relationships *** Prior knowledge is strongly encouraged, as we will be focusing on medium and hard questions *** Active verbal participation is strongly encouraged; please ensure that your microphone is functional!

Do you dread the SAT Reading section with its long, dense, and frankly, boring passages? In this session, we'll peel back the layers of text, pinpoint key information, and develop powerful strategies to truly understand the passage so you can confidently answer the questions. In each session, you'll work with me and a small group of dedicated learners to practice questions, complete practice tests, and ultimately improve your reading skills. Day 1: Central ideas Day 2: Text structure Day 3: Command of evidence Day 4: Inference *** Prior knowledge is strongly encouraged, as we will be focusing on medium and hard questions *** Active verbal participation is strongly encouraged; please ensure that your microphone is functional!