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SAT Writing
Writing Section --- Written Essay :
- Write a short (about 250-300 words), persuasive essay on an assigned topic.
- Keep in mind the structure of an essay - 5 paragraphs consisting of an: Introduction, Body (about 3 paragraphs), and Conclusion
- The allotted time frame is 25 minutes. Read the essay question quickly and think about the topic (about 5 minutes). Allow most of your time (about 15 minutes) to write the essay. Spend the remaining 5 minutes reviewing and editing your work.
- Introductory Paragraph should state the position that is being taken. It should also state about 3 points that support this position.
- The Body Paragraphs should expand the points that you present with specific detail and examples.
- The Concluding Paragraph should summarize your point of view by restating the thesis statement in a revised format.
- Keep your writing simple.
- Avoid wordiness and slang.
Writing Section -- Multiple Choice: Usage, Sentence Correction, And Paragraph Correction
- Think about the question before you answer it.
- Move around within a Section.
- Usage & Sentence Correction questions are based on individual sentences. They test basic grammar, sentence structure, and word choice.
- Paragraph Correction questions are based on 2 brief passages, with several questions per passage.
- Read the questions carefully.