Intro to the SAT: Understanding Words in Context - Truong - Haiyen Truong | Laabri

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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.

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Warm Up: How do you manage your time on the SAT Reading Exam?

I usually finish with plenty of time to spare on the SAT Reading section.

I usually finish right as time is called or just before (around the 5 minute warning).

I usually rush to finish in time and am unable to finish the last passage.

Time is a big struggle for me

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

I usually read the SAT Passages in the order that they come in. I've never thought about skipping around.

I've thought about skipping around the passages before, but prefer to read the SAT Passages in the order that they come in

I usually skim through the SAT Passages and read the ones I find most interesting first.

I like to tackle the passages that I find most challenging first.

I like to tackle the passages that I am more comfortable with first.

I prefer to skip around the passages, but have a different strategy than what is listed. I'll explain that strategy in the "Show Your Work" section.

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

I typically use process of elimination when selecting the right answer.

While I do use process of elimination and can narrow down my choices to 2 answers, I typically choose the incorrect answer.

I have a system for flagging tough questions so I don't waste too much time on a single question.

I have a system for flagging tough questions and usually have time to go back to them.

I annotate and/or underline key parts of the passages as I read so I can easily find text evidence to support my answers.

I try to anticipate the pattern of correct answers and game the system! 😏

I skim the passages to save time and look for key words in the answer choices.

I have a different strategy than what is listed, and will explain that strategy in the "Show Your Work" section.

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

I spend more time reading the passage than answering the questions.

I spend more time answering the questions than reading the passage.

My time is split about 50-50.

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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.
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

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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?
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

lovingly held

readily adopted

eagerly hugged

reluctantly used

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

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Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?
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2 - The lesson was fine. I personally didn't learn much, but I can see why it is important to go over at the beginning of the year.

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Intro to the SAT: Understanding Words in Context - Truong

Intro to the SAT: Understanding Words in Context - Truong

Warm Up: How do you manage your time on the SAT Reading Exam?

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

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

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

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

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

True or False? You need to know every single word in a passage to completely understand it.Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

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

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

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

Practice: What is the correct answer to #14?Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

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

Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?If you would like to elaborate on your response, please use the "Show Your Work" function.

Warm Up: How do you manage your time on the SAT Reading Exam?

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

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

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

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

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

True or False? You need to know every single word in a passage to completely understand it.Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

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

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

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

Practice: What is the correct answer to #14?Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

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

Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?If you would like to elaborate on your response, please use the "Show Your Work" function.

True or False? You need to know every single word in a passage to completely understand it.
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

Practice: What is the correct answer to #14?
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?
If you would like to elaborate on your response, please use the "Show Your Work" function.

True or False? You need to know every single word in a passage to completely understand it.
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

Practice: What is the correct answer to #14?
Please explain your answer using the "Show Your Work" function.

Rating: On a scale of 1 to 4, how helpful was this lesson?
If you would like to elaborate on your response, please use the "Show Your Work" function.