SAT Prep

POST-GRAMMAR GOALS PROJECT LESSON ON SAT

If you're taking the SATs and want some extra instruction, click on the materials below. And good luck!

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n. 1. The part of a text or statement that surrounds a particular word or passage and determines its meaning.

2. The circumstances in which an event occurs; a setting.

The best way to improve your SAT vocabulary skills is to read SAT-level material like The New York Times or your favorite novel. As you read, follow these steps:

• When you come across a word you don't know, pause.

• Write down the word.

• Look up the word's definition, and write down the definition.

• Make a mental note about how the your newly learned word was used.

• Continue reading, and repeat steps 1-4 for any other new words. As you are finding words while you read, you'll be amazed at how many unfamiliar words you come across! By following the above method you'll retain SAT vocabulary words much better than if you were to memorize words from a list.

Let's practice with these two articles:

"Are We Hard-Wired for War?" New York Times

"Climate Panel's Fifth Report Clarifies Humanity's Choices" New York Times

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