Approaching Obstacles: Different Perspectives and Strategies
Explore the distinct approaches individuals may take when faced with obstacles, illustrated through insights on SAT Reading, types of questions, reading approaches, and valuable tips from Mr. Stewart. Discover how skimming, question-first, or detailed reading methods can influence problem-solving strategies. Uncover the diverse techniques to tackle challenges effectively and efficiently.
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How would we each approach these obstacles differently? How would we each approach these obstacles differently?
SAT Reading Mr. Stewart, Erie High School kstewart@ecusd.info Feb. 2017
SAT Reading SAT Reading + First section of the SAT + 52 questions, 65 minutes (1:15/question) + 4 single passages, plus 1 pair of passages (~3250 words) + 1 literature passage + 2 social studies passages + 2 science passages + 10/11 questions per passage; complexity varies
Types of Questions Types of Questions Inf or mat ion and Inf or mat ion and Ideas Ideas + Read Closely + Cite BEST evidence + Central idea/theme + Summarize + Relationships + cause/effect + compare/contrast + sequence + Meanings of words and phrases Rhet or ic Rhet or ic + Word choice + Text structure + Purpose + Point of view + Claims/reason/ evidence + Stylistic devices + Argumentation + Persuasion + Author s craft Synt hesis Synt hesis + Make connections (paired texts) + Sims/Diffs + content + form + style + perspective + Quantitative Info. + Graphs + Charts + Tables
Three Reading Approaches: Three Reading Approaches: What works for you What works for you? ? 1: Skim Passage; 1: Skim Passage; Read Quest ions Read Quest ions + Read in 3 minutes + Read questions + Refer back to specific line numbers + Spend <30 seconds on any one question + Practice by skimming newspapers and homework readings : ) + GOAL: efficiency 2: Quest ions Fir st 2: Quest ions Fir st + Read all the questions first + Mark lines mentioned + Skim passage + Slow down at marked passages + Practice by getting familiar with SAT Reading section + !!CAUTION!!: you might waste time; you might get confused 3: Read in det ail; 3: Read in det ail; quest ions lat er quest ions lat er + Standard approach + Read + Take notes + Answer questions + You will most likely run out of time if you only use this approach.
Mr. Stewarts Top Tips and Tricks Mr. Stewart s Top Tips and Tricks Annot at e! Annot at e! Unlike most of your HS textbooks, your test packet is YOURS! Mark it up. Underline. Takes notes in the margins. Cross out wrong answers. Eliminat e Thr ee Eliminat e Thr ee Find a reason to eliminate the three worst answers; cross them out and don t waste time on them. There is only one correct/best answer. Pr edict Pr edict Predict the correct answer before reading the possible answers. Time Time Keep an eye on the clock or bring your own watch. Time will get away from you if you get stuck in a passage. Keep moving forward in this section! Read t he Int r o Read t he Int r o People often skip the introduction to each passage, but that context/background information can help you understand what to expect. St r at egy St r at egy Have a strategy on test day! You wouldn t just show up one day for a ___ball game, would you? What s the game plan? Repeated practice will help.
Todays Practice Today s Practice- -37 minutes 37 minutes + Literary passage (on page 2)--12 minutes + Social Studies passage (on page 5)--13 mins + Paired passages (on page 12)--12 minutes
Share Out Lock in the Learning Share Out Lock in the Learning + How did that pace feel? + What did you struggle with? + Which strategy(ies) worked best for you? + What did you realize about this section? + How are thinking differently now? + What are your next steps? + What do you need to work on? (practicing together like we did today is a great method)
For More Information/Practice Opportunities... For More Information/Practice Opportunities... Princeton Review Kaplan: Five Tips Khan Academy: Reading Test Strategies PrepScholar: Perfect 800 Khan Academy: Seven full tests (we did #7 today) App: SAT Daily Practice
Remember: The only thing the SAT tests is your ability to take the SAT.
