MASTERING THE SAT WRITING TEST

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 score--fast!

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

DENISE PIVARNIK-NOVA teaches College Preparation and Advanced Placement English. She has served as an Item Writer for the SAT and ACT; she is an independent consultant for the College Board as well as a Reader of the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam.

PART I: THE NEW SAT.
The NEW SAT Exam.
The New SAT Writing Section—Diagnostic Test.
PART II: ESSAY AND VERBAL REVIEW.
Tactics for Successful SAT Essay Writing.
Improving Sentences.
Recognizing Sentence Errors.
Improving Paragraphs.
PART III: FOUR PRACTICE TESTS.
Practice Test I.
Practice Test II.
Practice Test III.
Practice Test IV.
Final Thoughts.