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SAT WorkshopSession Three/Six
Academic ConnectionsSummer 2008
Warm-Up
Session Three Agenda
o Brief review of last week-The Fundamentals-Writing Part One – The Essay
o Writing Section Part Two-Multiple Choice
Today
The Fundamentals
Timing
Pacing
Choosing
“The clock is your friend.”
The 3-Run Method The Law of the Low-Hanging Fruit
POE Guessing vs. Omitting
Content
Organization
Use of Language
Correctness of Language
Sentence Variety
Writing Section One:The Essay
Writing Section One: The Essay
Content
Organization
Examples
Five Paragraph
Model
Thesis & Conclusion
Topic Sentences
Transitions
The basic five-paragraph essay model consists of an:oIntroductionoBody OneoBody TwooBody ThreeoConclusion
Writing Section One: The Essay
The introductory paragraph functions like a funnel, moving from the general to the particular.The conclusion paragraph functions like an upside-down funnel, moving from the particular to the general.
Writing Section One: The Essay
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Types of Questions
Identifying Sentence Errors
Improving Sentences
Improving Paragraphs
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Grammar Basics
Words
Phrases
Clauses
Sentences
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Clauses
Independent Dependent
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Simple Sentence
• A simple sentence has one independent clause.
Ex. English grammar is easy.
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Compound Sentence
• A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by
a coordinatora conjunctive adverba semicolon
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
for Women live longer than men, for they take better care of their health.(The second clause gives the reason for the first clause.)
and Women follow more healthful diets, and they go to doctors more often.(The two clauses express equal, similar ideas.)
nor Women don’t smoke as much as men do, nor do they drink as much alcohol.(Nor means “and not.” It joins two negative independent clauses.)
but Men may exercise harder, but they may not exercise as regularly as women do.(The two clauses express equal, contrasting ideas.)
or Both men and women should limit the amount of fat in their diets, or they risk getting heart disease. (The two clauses express alternative possibilities.)
yet Women used to be known as the “weaker sex,” yet in some ways, they are stronger than men.(The second clause is a surprising or unexpected contrast to the first clause.)
so Men are less cautious than women, so more men die in accidents. (The second clause is the result of the first clause.)
Coordinators
Writing Two: Multiple ChoiceConjunctive Adverbs
Coordinators Conjunctive Adverbs Sentence
And BesidesFurthermoreMoreoverAlso
Community colleges offer preparation for many occupations; moreover, they prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university.
ButYet
HoweverNeverthelessNonetheless
Many community colleges do not have dormitories; however, they provide housing referral services.
Or Otherwise Students must take final exams; otherwise, they will receive a grade of incomplete.
So Accordingly Consequently HenceThereforeThus
Native and nonnative English speakers have different needs; therefore, most schools provide separate English classes for each group.
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Compound Sentences w/Coordinators
Ind.Clause + coordinator + Ind. Clause
Ex: Grammar is easy, so I learned it quickly
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Compound Sentences w/Conjunctive Adverbs
Ind.Clause; conj.adv.+ Ind. Clause
Ex: Grammar is easy; therefore, I learned it quickly.
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Subject – Verb ProblemsEx: High above the Hudson River rises the gleaming skyscrapers of Manhattan.
Ex: The local congressman, a reliable representative of both community and statewide interests, are among the most respected persons in the public sector.
Ex. Neither ambient techno nor trance were a part of mainstream listening habits in the U.S. ten years ago.
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Pronoun ProblemsEx: The typical college student has difficulty adjusting to academic standards much higher than those of their school.
Ex: Uncle John and Aunt Rosie join my parents and I for dinner every Thursday.
Ex: One cannot sleep soundly if you exercise vigorously before retiring to bed.
Ex: The United States entered into warmer relations with China after its compliance with recent weapons agreements.
Writing Two: Multiple Choice
Parallelism ProblemsEx: During his trip to Europe, the President will discuss ways to stimulate trade, offer economic aid, and trying to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in Russia.
Ex: He ranks as one of the top vollyball players in the country and is often solicited by clothing companies for his endorsement.
Ex: In criticizing the team, the coach was not only referring to the poor shooting but also to the numerous turnover.
Session Two Wrap-Up
Writing Part Two-Types of Questions-Grammar Basics-Common Errors
More Grammar ErrorsCritical Reading Part One & Two
Today
Next Time
