SAT Reading and Writing Review

For the SAT Essay, which of the following are you expected to do?

• Write a persuasive essay.

• Read and write an informative essay.

• Read an argument essay and write your own essay explaining how the writer builds his argument.

• Read an argument essay and write your own essay explaining whether you agree or disagree with the writer.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

How much time are you given on the SAT Essay Writing portion of the test?

• 25

• 30

• 40

• 50

When writing your SAT Essay, what should each of your body paragraphs include?

• A small quote or passage from the author's argumentative essay.

• A summary of the author's stance.

• A personal opinion about the author's argument

• Critical thoughts about the author's opinion(s).

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

This SAT sub-test measures how well you can read, analyze, and write about a passage.

• Essay Test

• Math Test

• Reading Test

• Writing and Language Test

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

You are given _____ minutes to complete the SAT Writing and Language Test (AKA English Test).

• 35

• 44

• 40

• 55

You have ____ minutes to complete the Reading test

• 52
• 65
• 35
• 44

In the Reading section, will there be articles on science and history and the use of infographics/charts to interpret? 

• Yes
• No

What is the correct order of the SAT sections from first to last?

• Reading, Writing and Language, Math (No Calc), Math, Essay

• Writing and Language, Reading, Math (No Calc), Math, Essay

• Math (No Calc), Math, Reading, Writing and Language

• Essay, Reading, Writing and Language, Math (No Calc), Math

What is the maximum amount of points you can score on the SAT (excluding the essay)? 

• 1800
• 2000
• 1300
• 1600

How many hours does it take to complete all four sections (excluding the essay)? 

• 2.5 hours
• 3 hours
• 3.5 hours
• 4 hours