Finley wanted to discuss strategies for taking the PSAT, since she admitted to getting bored with texts that do not interest her. She received an almost perfect score on the reading section of the practice test, so the only thing she could improve was to read the questions before the passage so she was prepared to look for certain details. I compared it to a lawyer gathering details for a case. Since Finley wants to be a lawyer, this strategy connected with her. I encouraged her to practice the strategy of "close reading," which is paying attention to as many details as possible in a specific section of the text. I also suggested reading as much as possible to see grammar patterns in sentences.
Assignment
Finley is encouraged to focus when reading, continue the practice test, and pay attention to details in a text
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Finley is well prepared for the PSAT and received an almost perfect score on the practice test. With implementing strategies such as reading the questions before the passage in order to know which specific information to find, she will continue to succeed.
Landon wanted to review the questions he missed on the practice PSAT. He admitted racing through the questions, so I compared test preparation to a doctor preparing for surgery. Since Landon wants to be a doctor, this idea connected with him. The questions he missed were focused on specific details, so I encouraged him to practice a strategy called "close reading," where readers pay attention to as many details as possible in a small section of text. We also discussed grammar and test taking strategies.
Assignment
Landon is encouraged to slow down when reading, continue the practice test, and pay attention to details in a text
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Landon is well prepared for the PSAT and admitted his mistakes were due to his desire to rush through the test. He is aware of slowing down and taking his time when answering questions.
