SAT Writing and Essay

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For the Writing & Language section:

  1. Remember you are always looking for the best answer in context. Good enough is not good enough. If you are only looking at the underlined portion of the sentence, you will be caught by wrong answers. Take grammar and style into consideration.
  1. Use process of elimination consistently. You need to be able to clearly know why the wrong answers are wrong, not just why you think the right answer is right.

For the Essay:

  1. There is a checklist that the scorers are following. So you should be conscious of satisfying that list.
    Part 1- READING
    Overall Comprehension

    Identification of Main Idea and Key Details

    Free of Factual Errors

    Use of Textual Evidence and References

Part 2-ANALYSIS
Depth of understanding and insight

Thorough and Well Considered Evaluation of Rhetorical Elements

Use of Support

Use of only the most Relevant Textual Elements

Part 3-WRITING
Cohesive and Effective use of language

Skillful Introduction and Conclusion

Variety of Sentence structures, Formal Style
Neutral Diction and Tone

Lack of Grammar errors

  1. Have a plan for your essay before you start writing and give yourself enough time to complete the essay. A shorter but complete essay is better than one missing a conclusion.