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For Educators: An Eight-Week Plan to Prepare Students for the SAT

An Eight-Week Plan to Prepare Students for the SAT Each week, the junior English teacher will administer at least one timed Writing and Language passage (10-12 minutes maximum). Each week the junior Social Science teacher will administer at least one timed Reading passage (13-15 minutes maximum). Each week the junior Math teacher will administer at least one timed Math assessment (20 questions in 25 minutes). Of course, teachers will need to provide some direct instruction on the SAT ahead of time. At least once a week the junior English teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Writing and Language activity as a homework assignment. At least once a week the junior Social Science teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Reading activity. At least once a week the junior Math teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Math...

Narrative Essay Rubric

          The Peer Editing Rubric below may provide ideas. First and foremost, is the narrative essay a true story?  Is the narrative essay a fresh, new, original piece of writing, and not a recycled former assignment?  If not, it does not meet the requirements for this assignment. Does the Narrative Essay have an authentic “story” feel?  You should feel like you are reading a good story.