English III SAT Bootcamp Part One

English III SAT Bootcamp Part One

April 13th. It's free. Bring the right calculator. Let's go.

Open Ended

Warm-Up:

Have you taken the SAT or ACT? If so, what do you remember? If not, what do you know about the two tests? Explain using at least 2-3 sentences in an informative tone.

Standard

LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Multiple Select

Select our objectives for today! Hint: It's all of them.

• Cite thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text

• You must reasonably infer an assumption that is implied in the passage.

• Combine both skills in the form of a practice SAT assessment

Essential Question

How can I apply ELA strategies during the SAT test? What evidence should I focus on during the reading passages and why?

Poll

Which section do you think you struggle the most on when taking the SAT?

• Reading

• Grammar (aka 'writing')

• Science

• Math

Reading Section Question Types

Scan the photo to the right

Link to video on the next slide for these: https://youtu.be/NMNpSX4cu6U

https://youtu.be/NMNpSX4cu6U

https://youtu.be/mEr9jdx47LA

https://youtu.be/S2geYay47Kw

Multiple Choice

The passage most strongly suggests that researchers at the Martin Prosperity Institute share which assumption?

• Employees who work from home are more valuable to their employers than employees who commute.

• Employees whose commutes are shortened will use the time saved to do additional productive work for their employers.

• Employees can conduct business activities, such as composing memos or joining conference calls, while commuting.

• Employees who have longer commutes tend to make more money than employees who have shorter commutes

Multiple Choice

As used in line 52, “intense” most nearly means

• emotional.

• concentrated.

• brilliant.

• determined.

Multiple Choice

Which claim about traffic congestion is supported by the graph?

• New York City commuters spend less time annually delayed by traffic congestion than the average for very large cities.

• Los Angeles commuters are delayed more hours annually by traffic congestion than are commuters in Washington, D.C.

• Commuters in Washington, D.C., face greater delays annually due to traffic congestion than do commuters in New York City.

• Commuters in Detroit spend more time delayed annually by traffic congestion than do commuters in Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago

Multiple Choice

The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best described as that of

• an idealist setting forth principles.

• an advocate seeking a compromise position.

• an observer striving for neutrality.

• a scholar researching a historical controversy

Multiple Choice

The main rhetorical effect of the series of three phrases in lines 5-6 (the diminution, the subversion, the destruction) is to?

(hint: what’s meant by “rhetorical effect” is the influence or impact that a particular arrangement of words has on the intended meaning of a text.)

• convey with increasing intensity the seriousness of the threat Jordan sees to the Constitution.

• clarify that Jordan believes the Constitution was first weakened, then sabotaged, then broken

• indicate that Jordan thinks the Constitution is prone to failure in three distinct ways.

• propose a three-part agenda for rescuing the Constitution from the current crisis.

Read the far right "blurb!"

Multiple Choice

As used in line 35, “channeled” most nearly means

• worn

• sent

• constrained

• siphoned

Multiple Choice

In lines 46-50 (“Prosecutions . . . sense”), what is the most likely reason Jordan draws a distinction between two types of “parties”?

• To counter the suggestion that impeachment is or should be about partisan politics

• To disagree with Hamilton’s claim that impeachment proceedings excite passions

• To contend that Hamilton was too timid in his support for the concept of impeachment

• To argue that impeachment cases are decided more on the basis of politics than on justice

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 13-16 (“It . . . office”)

• Lines 20-23 (“The division . . . astute”)

• Lines 51-54 (“The drawing . . . misdemeanors”)

• Lines 61-64 (“Congress . . . transportation”

Open Ended

Exit-Ticket:

Which types of questions do you tend to miss the most? Explain. Then, be sure to get the link to that "question type" explanation video.

Finally, what would you like to practice prior to the FREE in-school SAT on April 13th.

Remember, if you haven't passed the FSA, the SAT can help "check" many of your graduation requirements if you try and do well.