Test+Prep+Strategies

=SAT/ ACT Test Preparation Strategies: A Vertically Aligned Approach=

**SAT** **ACT**
 * || == Resources == || == Vocabulary Strategies == || == Reading Strategies == || == Writing Strategies == || == Math Strategies == || == Question Stems Strategies == ||
 * ==9th== || * Introduction to ACT PPT.
 * EXPLORE
 * Introduction to SAT PPT.
 * PSAT (old tests)
 * CST Release Questions
 * SAT Princeton Review Book (white & red)
 * Hit Parade top 50 SAT words || * Word Immersion
 * Teach prefix/ suffix (Daily warm-ups book)
 * Context clues
 * 12 power words group posters || * Marking the Booklet (Branden)
 * Pre-reading
 * Analyzing question stems || * Prompt analysis
 * Pre-writing
 * Fluency writing || * Check solution || * Process of elimination
 * analyzing question stems
 * marking system ||
 * ==10th== || * PSAT test PPT.
 * PSAT Prep Blue Booklets
 * CAHSEE Release Questions
 * SAT Touch- stones Book (Units 1-2)
 * SAT/ACT Diagnostic
 * Eureka Diagnostic
 * QUACK vol 1-10 || * Continue with prefix/ suffix/ and roots
 * Context clues
 * High frequency words || * Marking the text
 * Silent reading practice || * Introduce timed writing || * Explain grid-in || * Pacing strategies (skim, scan, and deep reading)
 * 6-step start up
 * analyzing question stems ||
 * ==11th== || * SAT/ ACT Prep Materials
 * SAT/ ACT PPT.
 * SAT Touch- stones Book (Units 3-5)
 * SAT question of the day (online)
 * PSAT results
 * SAT BINGO
 * || * 30 Roots
 * Context clues for cloze vocab questions || * Review reading comprehension questions || * Compare ACT vs. SAT writing prompts || * Review formulas || * Review process of elimination ||
 * ==12th== || * SAT/ ACT Prep Materials || * Review prefix, suffix, roots
 * Review high frequency words || * Review critical reading section || * Practice using previous prompts || * Practice using previous math tests || * Review analyzing question stems ||
 * Click below on either SAT or ACT to find resources for each test:**

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**12 Power Words Resources:**

Chart of the 12 Power Words: []

Slideshow of 12 Power Words: [|http://www.siatechabq.org/pwrwrds/index.ht]