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. 10th Introduction & Grammar and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar WorksheetSept.
Sept. 17th Grammar and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar Worksheet
Sept. 24th Grammar and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Grammar Worksheet
Oct. 1st Grammar Test and Introduction to ACT English and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 8th ACT English and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 15th ACT English and Vocabulary & Introduction to ACT Writing
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT English Passage
Oct. 22nd ACT English and Writing
Homework: ACT English Passage; ACT Writing Assignment
Oct. 29th ACT English and Writing
Homework: ACT English Passage; ACT Writing Assignment
Nov. 5th ACT English and Writing Test & Introduction to ACT Reading
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 12th ACT Reading and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 19th ACT Reading and Vocabulary
Homework: ACT Reading Passage
Nov. 26th No class - Thanksgiving
Dec. 3rd Class Review
Dec. 10th ACT Practice Test
Dec. 17th ACT English, Reading and Writing Exam (see you in Spring semester!)
Spring Semester:
Jan. 7th Introduction to the SAT - Analogies and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Analogies Worksheet
Jan. 14th SAT Analogies and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Analogies Passage
Jan. 21st No Class - Chinese New Year
Jan. 28 SAT Analogies and Vocabulary
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Analogies Passage
Feb. 4th SAT Analogies, Vocabulary, Introduction to Sentence Completion, and Analogies Quiz
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Sentence Completion Worksheet
Feb. 11th SAT Vocabulary and Grammar/Sentence Completion
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Sentence Completion Passage
Feb. 18th SAT Vocabulary and Grammar/Sentence Completion
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; SAT Sentence Completion Passage
Feb. 25th SAT Vocabulary, Sentences Completion Quiz and Introduction to Writing
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Preparation of an Outline
Mar. 3rd SAT Vocabulary and Writing
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Rough Draft
Mar. 10th SAT Vocabulary and Writing
Homework: Vocabulary Definitions/Sentences; Final Draft
Mar. 17th SAT Vocabulary, In-Class Writing, and Introduction to SAT Critical Reading
Homework: SAT Critical Reading Passages
Mar. 24th No Class - Spring Break
March 31st SAT Vocabulary and Critical Reading
Homework: SAT Critical Reading Passages
Apr. 7th SAT Review
Homework: SAT Exam
Apr. 14th SAT Review and ACT Review
Homework: ACT Exam
Apr. 21st ACT Review
Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test
Apr. 28th Test Strategies Class Party
Good News:
Our 3rd.grade students 蔡子轩, 牛娅萌's essays were published in CSAUS magazine 2013 (IV).
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钢琴老师家的小猫 Our 2nd grade student Ellen Niu (7yr.) was awarded second place in The 1st Chinese Essay Competition in Mid and East America. She was rewarded with a trophy and a $200 prize.
Ellen's winning essays:
我的暑假生活
我最尊敬的人Students' essays published in Magazine and Newspaper:
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