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Introduction to the SAT: Understanding Words in Context

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Directions: Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your approach to the SAT Reading section so your U.S. History teacher(s) can help you identify test-taking strategies that will help you improve on the exam.
Directions: Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your approach to the SAT Reading section so your U.S. History teacher(s) can help you identify test-taking strategies that will help you improve on the exam.
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Warm Up: How do you manage your time on the SAT Reading Exam?

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Warm Up: What order do you typically read the SAT passages?

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Warm Up: What strategies do you currently use when you take a standardized reading test? [Check all that apply]

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Reflection: How do you split your time between reading the passage and answering the questions?

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Why should you spend 8 minutes answering the question but only 5 minutes reading the passages?

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Reflection: What class or peer strategies do you think you will implement on the next practice SAT exam?

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True or False? You need to know every single word in a passage to completely understand it.

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Why should you avoid reading the answer choices first for Words in Context questions?

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Why should you take the extra step and insert your own synonym?

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Practice: What is your synonym for the word "embraced" in #14?

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Practice: What is the correct answer to #14?

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Extra Credit: Why is "eagerly hugged" incorrect for #14?

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Practice: What is your synonym for the word "clashes" in #16?

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Practice: What is the correct answer to #16?

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Extra Credit: Why is "mismatches" incorrect for #16?

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Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?

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Bonus Practice: What is your synonym for the word "rule" in #37?

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Bonus Practice: What is the correct answer to #37?

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Bonus Practice: What is your synonym for the word "best" in #39?

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Bonus Practice: What is the correct answer to #39?

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