Mastering the SAT* Writing Test: An In-Depth Writing Workout
Denise Pivarnik-Nova
208 pages
Book ISBN: 978-0-7645-9835-7
Is the dreaded SAT Writing Test weighing heavily on your mind?
Get in shape to tackle it with this in-depth writing workout.
In comfortable CliffsNotes® style, you'll get the information you need to improve your scorefast!
Part I: Introduction
- An overview of the new SAT exam
- An overview of the Writing Test, including the essay and multiple-choice questions
- A diagnostic test
Part II: The Essay and Verbal Review
- Essay writing skills, from topic sentences to conclusions
- Rules to review and remember
- Sample essays with critiques on why they are good and how they could be better
- Review of grammar and usage you need to know
- Practice with multiple-choice questions
- Practice writing essays
Part III: Practice Exams
- Four full-length practice tests with complete answers and explanations
- Two model essay responses per test, each with suggested scoring and detailed analysis