ACT+Preparation

Here are the powerpoints we used in class.

Day 1: Background information about the test in general, benefits of scoring well on the test, cost of college. Scholarships ppt has basic scholarship info from selected in-state schools. Day 2 & 3: Cracking the English Test ppt has hints specific to the English test. Day 4: Retake the English test, compare score to first time taking it in January. Discuss the difference in how you approach the test. (offense vs. defense)

Day 5: Notes specific to the Reading test, followed by in-class practice. Day 6: Practice taking Reading Test, concentrating on finding main ideas quickly, skimming. Day 7: Retake Reading Test to measure improvement from January to now.


 * Each day we'll review a grammar rule specific to those tested on the ACT to refresh your memory. Rules include: pronoun agreement, subject-verb agreement, commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, hyphens, parallel structure and anything else you feel you need an update on.

March 15: All Juniors take the ACT!