SAT Writing Conventions Mastery Workshop
Grade 11 SAT Preparation Mastering Grammar and Usage 45-Minute Intensive Session
Warm-Up: Convention Detective
Find and fix the errors in these sentences: 1. Neither the students nor the teacher were ready for the test. 2. The committee have decided to postpone their meeting. 3. Each of the books are missing it's cover. Work with a partner - 3 minutes!
SAT Writing Conventions Overview
Tests grammar, usage, and mechanics 20 questions in the Writing section Focus areas: subject-verb agreement, pronoun clarity, punctuation Sentence structure and word choice About 35% of Writing & Language score
Key Convention Categories
{"left":"Subject-Verb Agreement\nPronoun-Antecedent Agreement\nVerb Tense Consistency\nComma Usage","right":"Apostrophe Rules\nSentence Fragments\nRun-on Sentences\nParallel Structure"}
Remember This Key Principle
"When in doubt, choose the most concise option that maintains clarity and follows standard grammar rules."
Timed Practice: 10 Questions
You have 12 minutes to complete 10 practice questions Mark your answers clearly Don't spend more than 1 minute per question Use the elimination strategy we discussed Begin when I say 'START'
Practice Questions Review
Let's review each question together Focus on the reasoning behind correct answers Identify common trap answers Discuss time-saving strategies Note patterns in question types
Video: SAT Writing Conventions Strategies
Watch: 'Mastering SAT Writing Conventions' Take notes on key strategies mentioned Pay attention to example questions Duration: 8 minutes We'll discuss main points afterward
Closing Activity: Convention Champions
Create a 'cheat sheet' with your partner List the top 5 convention rules to remember Include one example for each rule Share with another pair for feedback Keep this for your SAT prep binder!
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