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Your SAT Reading & Writing
learning, organized.

Choose a unit or topic area to see its scope and official sources. New self-study lessons will appear within this same outline as they are published.

4 areas1 curriculum trackCurriculum outline available
Self-study lessons not yet published

These are planning areas. Grade-level scope, school pathways, and test versions can differ; use the linked standards alongside your current syllabus or test specification.

01 Information and IdeasCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Main ideas, details, evidence and inference.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

02 Craft and StructureCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Vocabulary in context, text purpose/structure and connections between texts.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

03 Expression of IdeasCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Synthesis and transitions.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

04 Standard English ConventionsCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

Sentence boundaries, form, structure and usage.

Use the official framework and topic specifications to see the detailed requirements for this area. Refresh Kid self-study lessons are not yet published here.

Curriculum sources & scope · SAT Reading & Writing

College Board

Digital SAT Suite assessment framework, 2024 edition currently linked

For every skill, use Section 3.5 (Reading and Writing) and Section 4.5 (Math), including the table notes and test-specific scope. The framework is an assessment specification, not a mandated school curriculum.

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Share your exact course, recent work and goals so the teacher can discuss a suitable starting point.

You can bring schoolwork, a recent assessment, or the topic that is slowing you down. Your teacher can use that starting point to identify gaps and agree on a manageable plan.

What sessions can focus on

01   Information and ideas

02   Craft and structure

03   Expression of ideas

04   Standard English conventions

A tutoring overview, not a complete course syllabus. Session content is matched to your schoolwork, level and goals.

What a session can look like

  1. Review a recent attempt and the reasoning behind it.
  2. Work through one example with explanation and questions.
  3. Try a related problem independently and discuss what changed.
  4. Agree on practice and the next learning goal.

Before your first meeting

Have your course name, syllabus or current topic, a recent assignment, and preferred meeting times ready. For exam preparation, include your test date and a recent practice result if you have one.

Can tutoring follow my school’s class?

Yes. Share the syllabus, assignment instructions and upcoming assessments so the teacher can discuss an appropriate plan. Tutoring supports learning; it does not replace your school’s enrollment or assessment rules.

How do I choose the right teacher?

Tell us the exact course, grade, and timezone. Ask about the teacher’s recent experience with that subject, their approach, and available meeting times.

Are grades or scores guaranteed?

No. Progress depends on starting skills, practice, attendance, course demands and other factors. The plan should focus on specific skills and review progress honestly.

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