
SAT Essay Writing
To develop a deep understanding of the essay writing process. To be able to effectively read and analyse a passage in order to explain how the author built their persuasive argument. This includes knowing how to use evidence, reasoning, and persuasive technique to be able to explain the author's position. In doing this, students learn how to understand and identify the interplay of main ideas and details.
Program
SAT essay writing includes 5 modules of 3 hours each. Each module focuses on a specific aspect of SAT Essay writing. All 5 modules form a programme of 15 hours which transforms every aspect of the learner's written eloquence.
Session I
Sat Essay writing overview
● Skimming and scanning
● How to identify main ideas and details
● Supporting evidence and examples
Session II
Analysing the Reading Passage
● Intro > Body > Conclusion
● How does the author use each part in order to be persuasive?
● Paraphrase/summarise key points in the passage
Session III
Writing the introduction
● Responding to SAT Essay Prompts
● Using the introduction to set the tone for the rest of the essay
● Writing a coherent and concise introduction
Session IV
Writing the Body Paragraph(s)
● What information to include
● Organisation
● How to support and develop claims while using evidence from the passage
● Explore how the author uses evidence and reasoning
● How to cite evidence from a passage in order to support a point
● Proper use of quotations
Session V
Revising the Essay
● Does it explain how the passage author built their persuasive argument?
● Is there evidence from the passage to support the explanation?
● Is there correct style, tone, and use of varied grammar structures?
● Is there correct standard English conventions and punctuation?
Useful information:
Each lesson is taught by a live tutor via Zoom
Each lesson is of 60 minutes duration
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