This unit explores the intersection of reading, writing, and research skills.

Students will learn the art of essay writing, focusing on structure, argumentation, and the integration of evidence. This unit emphasizes the importance of clear, persuasive writing for scholarship applications, standardized tests, and college admissions essays, focusing on incorporating scientific and technological insights.

This unit challenges students to apply their engineering and technological knowledge creatively, using writing as a tool to propose innovative solutions to real-world problems. Students will engage in project-based learning, combining their STEAM and literacy skills to design, document, and present their projects.

In this unit, students will write research drafts, explore, and create multimodal texts, such as video games, websites, and videos, to convey their ideas and research findings. This approach allows students to innovatively combine their STEAM and literacy skills, showcasing their ability to communicate complex ideas through diverse media.

Objective: Equip your student with a comprehensive understanding of the SAT Essay structure and scoring system, setting the foundation for test success. Activities: Your student will watch the video "The Ultimate SAT Essay Overview," where the format, timing, and scoring are clearly explained. They'll also dive into "The Complete SAT Essay Scoring Guide" to learn how top scorers excel. A quiz will test their knowledge of essay structure, followed by an activity where they evaluate a high-scoring SAT Essay using the official rubric. This module ensures your student masters the essay format and scoring criteria.

Objective: Develop expert-level reading skills by analyzing high-scoring SAT Essay examples created by the Masterpiece Academy. Activities: Students will gain insight through the video "Proven Critical Reading Strategies to Ace the SAT Essay," followed by a deep dive into "How to Read and Analyze Masterpiece Academy’s Anchor Essays." They'll test their understanding of key ideas and evidence with a quiz, then annotate an anchor essay, focusing on identifying the author’s main argument and supporting evidence. This module helps students understand what a high-scoring SAT Essay looks like and how to replicate its success.

Objective: Help your student master the analysis of argumentative techniques to produce high-scoring SAT Essays. Activities: This module features the video "The Secrets to Analyzing Argumentative Techniques in SAT Essays," which gives your student insight into the author's use of persuasive elements. With the reading "Top Argumentative Techniques Used in SAT Essay Passages," they'll deepen their understanding and apply this knowledge in a quiz and activity that breaks down an author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and stylistic techniques. This module ensures your student can effectively analyze arguments.

Objective: Teach your student how to create a well-organized, high-scoring SAT Essay with a clear structure. Activities: In this module, students follow "The Step-by-Step Blueprint to Writing a Perfect SAT Essay" video and learn how to structure their responses for maximum clarity and impact. They'll read "How to Structure Your SAT Essay for Maximum Impact" and take a quiz to reinforce their organizational knowledge. The final activity is an outlining exercise for a sample SAT prompt, where students develop a strong thesis and well-organized paragraphs.

Objective: Enhance your student’s ability to connect evidence directly to their analysis and claims for a stronger SAT Essay. Activities: Your student will watch "Boost Your SAT Essay Analysis by Connecting Evidence to Claims" and read "How to Strengthen Your SAT Essay with Powerful Evidence and Analysis." After a quiz on connecting claims and evidence, they will write two paragraphs that link their analysis clearly with the passage’s evidence, ensuring a well-supported argument that earns higher scores.

Objective: Help your student refine their writing style to make their SAT Essay stand out with varied sentences and precise language. Activities: Through the video "How to Elevate Your SAT Essay with Sentence Variety and Precise Language," students learn techniques to improve the flow and tone of their essays. They'll read "Mastering SAT Essay Style: Tips for Sentence Structure and Precision" and then take a quiz on identifying style elements in writing samples. The final activity involves rewriting a paragraph to enhance sentence variety and precision, boosting overall essay quality.

Objective: Give your student the opportunity to practice writing full-length SAT Essays under real test conditions. Activities: Your student will take on the full SAT Essay experience with "Final SAT Essay Practice: Timed Writing for Real Test Preparation." They'll also read "Top Tips for Writing a High-Scoring SAT Essay Under Timed Conditions" and complete a timed practice essay. After submitting their essay for feedback using the official scoring rubric, they’ll be ready to confidently tackle the SAT Essay.

Objective: Reflect on your SAT Essay writing journey, identify areas for improvement, and master essential test-taking strategies to boost performance on test day. Activities: Students will begin by watching "How to Reflect on Your SAT Essay Practice to Boost Scores" and read "Improving SAT Essay Performance: A Self-Reflection Guide." They will review their previous essay submissions and feedback to assess strengths and areas for improvement. Additionally, this module introduces key test-taking techniques, such as managing time effectively, breaking down prompts quickly, and prioritizing clarity under pressure. The final activity will involve writing a self-reflection on their progress and incorporating learned test-taking tips to plan for test day success.