Dear Parent or Student,

I'm thrilled to welcome you to the SAT® Reading & Writing Score Accelerator! You've just taken a significant step toward achieving your highest potential SAT® Reading & Writing score. Feel free to work through the units sequentially or navigate directly to specific areas where you need the most help.

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For Students: Welcome to the Code Breakers Crew!

You're now part of an elite community of SAT® strategists who approach the test as brilliant and cunning code breakers rather than average test-takers. As you progress through the course and apply my proven methods, you'll have the opportunity to earn recognition in our achievement tiers:

• Delta 10 Club: Breaking into the 90th percentile (top 10% score of 680 or above) by mastering the first level of pattern recognition

• Alpha 5 Club: Reaching the 95th percentile (top 5% score of 720-750) through expert-tier analytical skills

• Sigma 2 Club: Joining the elite 99th percentile (top 1% score of 760 or above), named for the statistical symbol σ (sigma) and the number of standard deviations (2+) above the mean this rare achievement represents

These aren't just scores—they represent your growing ability to decode SAT Reading's hidden patterns and confidently crack its most challenging challenges.

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If you have any questions as you begin your journey, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm committed to helping you achieve your highest potential score on the SAT®.

Here's to your success!

Dave Walker - Founder, Walker Prep

Section Overview

In Section 1, you'll master the foundational approach that transforms SAT® Reading from an unpredictable guessing game into a straightforward process of systematic, objective analysis. Think of this section as your "law school" training—where you learn to think like a cross-examining attorney evaluating testimony in a courtroom.

What You'll Master

The Cross-Examiner's Mindset (Unit 1.1)
You'll abandon subjective interpretation in favor of objective analysis, learning to treat each answer choice as a "witness" that must tell "the truth and nothing but the truth" about the passage. You'll discover the Iron Law of SAT® Reading and understand why correct answers are predictable rather than mysterious.

The Cross-Examiner's Toolbox™ (Units 1.3-1.7)
You'll build a powerful arsenal of analytical tools—the Highlighter Test™, Clip Art Test™, Saturation Slider Test™, Negative Filter Test™, and Relevance Test™—that help you systematically "cross-examine" answer choices and expose the three deceptive witnesses while identifying the one truthful witness.

The Three Key Forms of Valid Testimony (Units 1.3-1.7)
You'll learn to recognize and evaluate the three predictable ways that correct answers can accurately testify about passage content:

• Summary Reformulation: How correct answers accurately condense passage information, moving from specific details to general statements while maintaining 100% accuracy

• Rhetorical Description: How correct answers accurately describe the logical relationships between different parts of a passage (cause/effect, contrast, examples, etc.)

• Valid Inference: How correct answers draw logically sound conclusions from passage evidence using single-step reasoning grounded in concrete textual support

Why This Approach Works

Rather than memorizing tactics for individual question types, you'll master the underlying principles that govern all SAT® Core Reading questions. Whether you're facing an Inference Question, Main Purpose Question, Details Question, or any other Core Reading subtype, you'll apply the same systematic cross-examination process.

This approach works because it mirrors how the test is actually constructed. SAT® Reading isn't testing your creativity or interpretive skills—it's testing your ability to distinguish between accurate and inaccurate claims about textual evidence. Once you understand this fundamental reality, every question becomes an exercise in logical analysis rather than subjective guesswork.

Building Your Foundation

Each unit in this section builds systematically on the previous one:

• Unit 1.1-1.2 establish the conceptual framework and Iron Law

• Units 1.3-1.5 apply the framework to the most common form of "testimony" (summary)

• Unit 1.6-1.7 extend the framework to the analysis of relationships between passage elements (rhetorical description)

• Unit 1.8-1.9 complete your training with the most challenging form of "testimony" (inference)

By the end of Section 1, you'll have transformed from a student who approaches SAT® Reading with uncertainty and frustration into a skilled cross-examiner who can systematically identify correct answers with confidence and precision.

Looking Ahead

Section 1 provides the foundation for everything that follows in this course. In Section 2, you'll apply these core principles to master the specific tactics for each individual Core Reading subtype. In Parts 3 and 4 of the course, you'll extend your analytical skills to Command of Evidence Questions and Standards of English Conventions.

But first, you must master the fundamentals. Welcome to your cross-examiner training.

Section 2: Applying Your Cross-Examiner's Toolbox™ to Textual Analysis Questions

Section Overview

In Section 2, you'll apply the Cross-Examiner's Toolbox you mastered in Section 1 to systematically tackle every type of Textual Analysis question on the SAT Reading section. Rather than memorizing separate strategies for each question type, you'll discover how the same systematic cross-examination process works across all Textual Analysis subtypes.

Think of this section as your "residency training"—where you take the cross-examination skills you learned in law school (Section 1) and apply them in real courtroom situations across different types of cases.

What You'll Master

The Universal Cross-Examiner's Approach (Unit 2.1)

You'll learn the three-round strategy that works for all Textual Analysis questions, regardless of how the College Board labels them. This systematic approach prevents the common mistake of treating each question type as a completely different challenge when they all fundamentally test the same skill: distinguishing between honest and dishonest witnesses about passage content.

Question-Specific Cross-Examination Techniques

You'll master how to apply your Cross-Examiner's Toolbox most effectively to each major Textual Analysis subtype:

Details Questions (Unit 2.2): Cross-examining witnesses about specific facts, with emphasis on parsing answer choices and applying the Highlighter Test to verify claims against passage evidence.

Main Idea Questions (Unit 2.3): Cross-examining witnesses about the passage's central point, using the Relevance Test to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details while applying systematic elimination.

Main Purpose Questions (Unit 2.4): Cross-examining witnesses about author intent, with careful attention to purpose terms and the distinction between what a passage says versus why it was written.

Function Questions (Unit 2.5): Cross-examining witnesses about the role or purpose of specific passage elements, applying rhetorical description skills to identify relationships between parts and the whole.

Cross-Text Connections Questions (Unit 2.6): Cross-examining witnesses about relationships between two passages, applying your toolbox tests to dual-passage verification while avoiding speculation about author responses.

Structure Questions (Unit 2.7): Cross-examining witnesses about passage organization, using efficient parsing and elimination techniques since these questions are particularly vulnerable to systematic toolbox application.

The Key Insight: Question Types Don't Change Your Fundamental Approach

The most important discovery you'll make in Section 2 is that all Textual Analysis questions are fundamentally the same challenge: identifying which answer choice tells "the truth and nothing but the truth" about the passage while three others violate the Iron Law.

Whether you're facing a Details Question, Main Purpose Question, Function Question, or any other subtype, you'll:

• Apply the same three-round Cross-Examiner's strategy

• Use the same five toolbox tests (Highlighter, Clip Art, Negative Filter, Saturation Slider, Relevance)

• Apply the three core skills from Section 1: summary reformulation, rhetorical description (identifying relationships between passage elements), and logically valid inference—all subject to systematic cross-examination using your toolbox

• Follow the same systematic process of cross-examining witnesses until dishonest ones break under questioning

The question type determines what aspect of the passage you're analyzing, but your fundamental approach—systematic cross-examination using your toolbox to evaluate reformulations, rhetorical descriptions, and inferences—remains constant.

Note: While Inference Questions are also Textual Analysis subtypes, they require advanced tactics and are covered in a later section due to their complexity.

Why This Approach Transforms Your Performance

Eliminates Question Type Anxiety

Instead of panicking when you see an unfamiliar question type, you'll confidently apply your established Cross-Examiner's process. Every question becomes an opportunity to systematically apply skills you've already mastered.

Prevents Strategic Overload

Rather than juggling dozens of different strategies, you'll use the same five-tool system across all question types, allowing you to focus your mental energy on precise application rather than strategy selection.

Builds Systematic Confidence

As you see the same Cross-Examiner's Toolbox work effectively across different question types, you'll develop unshakeable confidence in your systematic approach rather than relying on intuition or guesswork.

Mirrors How the Test Is Actually Constructed

The SAT doesn't test wholly different skills for different question types—it tests your ability to distinguish accurate from inaccurate claims about textual evidence. Your Cross-Examiner's approach aligns perfectly with this reality.

Building Your Expertise

Each unit in Section 2 builds systematically on your Section 1 foundation:

Unit 2.1 establishes the universal three-round approach that applies to all Textual Analysis questions, showing you how to adapt your toolbox to different contexts while maintaining the same core process.

Units 2.2-2.7 demonstrate how to apply your established Cross-Examiner's approach most effectively to the specific challenges each subtype presents, with particular emphasis on which toolbox tests are most powerful for each type and how to apply your Section 1 skills (summary reformulation, rhetorical description, and valid inference) through systematic cross-examination.

Worked Examples and Independent Practice Questions throughout the section reinforce the key insight that you're not learning new strategies—you're becoming more skilled at wielding the same proven tools across different contexts.

What Makes This Section Different

Traditional SAT prep approaches treat each question type as a separate challenge requiring different strategies. This creates confusion, increases cognitive load, and undermines confidence when students encounter unfamiliar question formats.

Section 2 takes the opposite approach: you'll discover that mastering the Cross-Examiner's Toolbox gives you a universal solution that works across all Textual Analysis questions. This insight is both liberating and powerful—liberating because you don't need to memorize dozens of strategies, and powerful because systematic application of proven tools is more reliable than question-specific tactics.

Your Cross-Examiner's Mindset in Action

Throughout Section 2, you'll maintain the cross-examiner's mindset that transformed your approach in Section 1:

• Every answer choice is a witness that must be systematically cross-examined

• The Iron Law governs everything: correct answers tell "the truth and nothing but the truth" about the passage

• Your toolbox tests reveal the truth: systematic application of your five tests exposes dishonest witnesses while confirming honest ones

• Evidence trumps intuition: you trust your systematic cross-examination over subjective impressions

Looking Ahead

Section 2 provides the systematic application skills that prepare you for the full range of SAT Reading challenges. In Section 3, you'll tackle the more complex Inference Questions using advanced Cross-Examiner's techniques. Command of Evidence Questions and Standards of English Conventions (grammar/punctuation) questions require different strategic approaches entirely, as the Cross-Examiner's Toolbox is specifically designed for Textual Analysis questions.

But first, you must master the systematic application of your Cross-Examiner's Toolbox to all core Textual Analysis question types. This section transforms you from someone who knows the tools into someone who can wield them with precision and confidence across any Textual Analysis context.

Welcome to your cross-examiner's residency training. Your toolbox is ready. The witnesses are waiting. Let's begin the systematic pursuit of truth.

Command of Evidence (COE) questions are among the most challenging on the SAT Reading & Writing section, but they become manageable when approached systematically. This unit will guide you through increasingly sophisticated techniques for tackling these questions.

Walker Prep Full-Module Mock Tests

Complete SAT® Reading & Writing mock tests provide you with additional realistic practice to help prepare for exam day.

These mock tests simulate the more challenging Module 2 of the SAT Reading & Writing section. You have 32 minutes to complete 27 questions.

Timing Options

• Exam: Continue working after the 32-minute timer expires (no countdown timer)

• Timed Exam: Test automatically submits when time expires (visible countdown timer)

Format

• Side-by-side question format just as on the digital SAT

• Navigate back and forth through questions using the control panel

• Flag questions

Digital Tools Available

• Highlight text passages

• Take notes in the notepad

• Strikeout eliminated answer choices

Scoring & Analysis

• Score estimates provided but these should only be taken as approximations

• Detailed answer strategy walk-throughs and answer explanations for each question

• Focus on the detailed results showing:

  • Question types (subtopics) you missed

  • Difficulty levels of missed questions

• Use this data to identify specific skill gaps and priority areas for improvement

Strategy Reminder Approach this as you would the actual SAT Module 2—expect challenging questions and manage your time accordingly.

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