ACT 36 Comprehensive Prep Course - O
Grade Levels: Grade 9 - Grade 10 - Grade 11
Educational System: American
A structured course derived from the provided text to help students thoroughly prepare for the ACT exam’s English, Reading, and optional Writing sections using targeted strategies, practice examples, and expert guidelines.
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1. Master and apply advanced English language mechanics, including grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical analysis, to excel in the ACT English section.
Learning Targets:
1. Identify and correct grammar errors such as subject-verb agreement, verb tense inconsistency, and pronoun disruptions in complex sentence structures.
2. Analyze and revise punctuation usage for clarity, ensuring correct application of commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes.
3. Recognize and revise sentence structure issues like fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
4. Analyze rhetorical elements such as word choice, tone, transitions, organization, and relevance of ideas.
5. Edit texts to improve clarity, flow, and rhetorical effectiveness.
6. Demonstrate familiarity with the ACT English test format and question types.
7. Apply time management strategies to complete sections within ACT time constraints (e.g., 45 questions in 45 minutes or less)
8. Show progressive improvement in grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills aligned with ACT expectations.
9. Set learning goals and adjust strategies based on data from practice tests and targeted exercises.
Modules
1. Foundations of English Mechanics
1. 1. Grammar Essentials
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define and identify subject-verb agreement in sample sentences.
2. Detect errors in verb tense consistency within varied textual contexts. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense or voice (active/passive).
3. List pronoun disruptions and propose effective corrections using real examples.
4. Differentiate between independent and dependent clauses, Apply proper coordination and subordination in sentences.
5. Evaluate subject-verb alignment in compound and complex sentences. Recognize and apply parallel structure in lists and comparisons.
6. Synthesize grammar rules to construct error-free sentences in advanced writing tasks.