attacking the passage
summary
the lesson focuses on strategies for attacking writing paragraphs on the sat, emphasizing active reading, understanding transitions, and applying grammar rules to select the correct answer.
- read a paragraph at a time and return to the questions, paying special attention to transitions between sentences.
- simplify and summarize as you read to maintain an active engagement with the text.
- identify and understand the role of transition words to determine the relationship between sentences.
- apply grammar rules to questions about sentence structure, ensuring understanding of singular vs. plural pronouns and correct verb forms.
- use the strategy of focusing on the sentence's meaning and grammar to navigate through the questions efficiently.
chapters
00:05
active reading and transition words
01:45
applying grammar rules
02:38
efficient strategies for answer selection