OverviewThis two-semester course (28 weeks) will cover the grammar rules, the reading strategies, the vocabulary, and the writing skills needed for success on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams. The first semester will begin with a review of basic grammar. Thereafter, the course will focus on building vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing strategies as they relate to the ACT. The second semester will proceed like the first semester; however, the focus will be on the SAT. In addition to preparing students for college entrance exams, the course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their grammar and writing skills. 

Fall Semester:
Sept. 10^th               Introduction & Grammar and Vocabulary                                     
                              Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar WorksheetSept. 
Sept. 17^th               Grammar and Vocabulary                                     
                              Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar Worksheet
Sept. 24^th              Grammar and Vocabulary                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar Worksheet
Oct. 1^st                  Grammar Test and Introduction to ACT English and Vocabulary                      
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 8^th                  ACT English and Vocabulary                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 15^th                ACT English and Vocabulary & Introduction to ACT Writing                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 22^nd              ACT English and Writing                                      
                             Homework:  ACT English Passage; ACT Writing Assignment
Oct. 29^th               ACT English and Writing                                     
                             Homework:   ACT English Passage; ACT Writing Assignment 
Nov. 5^th                 ACT English and Writing Test & Introduction to ACT Reading
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 12^th                ACT Reading and Vocabulary           
                              Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 19^th                ACT Reading and Vocabulary                                     
                              Homework: ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 26^th               No class - Thanksgiving
Dec. 3^rd                 Class Review
Dec. 10^th                ACT Practice Test
Dec. 17^th                ACT English, Reading and Writing Exam  (see you in Spring semester!)

Spring Semester:  
Jan. 7^th                  Introduction to the SAT - Analogies and Vocabulary                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Analogies Worksheet
Jan. 14^th                SAT Analogies and Vocabulary                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Analogies Passage
Jan. 21^st                No Class - Chinese New Year
Jan. 28                  SAT Analogies and Vocabulary                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Analogies Passage
Feb. 4^th                SAT Analogies, Vocabulary, Introduction to Sentence Completion, and  Analogies  Quiz
                            Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Sentence Completion Worksheet
Feb. 11^th                SAT Vocabulary and Grammar/Sentence Completion 
                            Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Sentence Completion Passage
Feb. 18^th                SAT Vocabulary and Grammar/Sentence Completion                                                  
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Sentence Completion Passage
Feb. 25^th                SAT Vocabulary, Sentences Completion Quiz and Introduction to Writing 
                              Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Preparation of an Outline 
Mar. 3^rd                 SAT Vocabulary and Writing                                     
                              Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Rough Draft
Mar. 10^th                SAT Vocabulary and Writing                                     
                             Homework:   Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Final Draft
Mar. 17^th                SAT Vocabulary, In-Class Writing, and Introduction to SAT Critical Reading
                             Homework: SAT Critical Reading Passages 
Mar. 24^th              No Class - Spring Break
March 31^st             SAT Vocabulary and Critical Reading                                     
                             Homework:   SAT Critical Reading Passages
Apr. 7^th                 SAT Review                                      
                             Homework:  SAT Exam
Apr. 14^th                SAT Review and ACT Review                                     
                             Homework:  ACT Exam
Apr. 21^st                ACT Review                                       
                              Homework:  Study for Vocabulary Test
Apr. 28^th               Test Strategies Class Party