SAT® Reading & Writing Score Accelerator Program
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Parent's Guide to Walker Prep's SAT Reading & Writing Score Accelerator Program
Walker Prep SAT Reading & Writing Question Type Inventory (QTI)
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Section 1: Mastering SAT® Core Reading with the Cross-Examiner's Toolbox™

Unit 1.1: The Iron Law of SAT Reading
Unit 1.2: The Three Forms of Correct Answers
Unit 1.3: Summary, The Cross-Examiner's Mindset™, and The Highlighter Test™
Unit 1.4: Practice Questions for Unit 1.3
Unit 1.5: The Most Common "Lies"—Additions and Reversals
Unit 1.6: Practice Questions for Unit 1.5
Unit 1.7: Subtler Deceptions—Exaggeration and Irrelevance
Unit 1.8: Practice Questions for Unit 1.7
Unit 1.9: Rhetorical Description
Unit 1.10: Practice Questions for Unit 1.9
Unit 1.11: Inferences
Unit 2: Applying the Cross-Examiner's Toolbox: SAT Textual Analysis Question-Type Tactics

Unit 2.1: The Cross-Examiner's Approach to All Textual Analysis Questions
Unit 2.2: Strategies for SAT Details Questions
Unit 2.3: Strategies for SAT Main Idea Questions
Unit 2.4: Strategies for SAT Main Purpose Questions
Unit 2.5: Strategies for SAT Function Questions
Unit 2.6: Strategies for SAT Cross-Text Connections Questions
Unit 2.7: Strategies for SAT Structure Questions
Unit 2.8: SAT Textual Analysis Practice Question Set 1 and Answer Explanations
Unit 3: Digital SAT Overview

Unit 3.1: Digital SAT Timing
Unit 3.2 - Recognizing SAT Reading & Writing Question Types
Unit 3.3: Digital SAT Reading Question Types Quiz
Unit 3.4: Understanding SAT Reading Language
Unit 3.5: SAT Reading Technique: Parsing
Unit 3.6: Parsing Quiz
Unit 4: Mastering SAT Words in Context Questions

Unit 4.1: Strategies for SAT Words in Context Questions
Unit 4.2: SAT Words in Context Strategy Quiz
Unit 4.3: SAT Words in Context Practice Set 1 (with definitions and answer explanations)
Unit 4.4: SAT Vocabulary Master List 1 with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 4.5: SAT Vocabulary Master List 1 Quiz
Unit 5: Mastering SAT Command of Evidence Questions

Unit 5.1: Introduction to Command of Evidence (COE) Questions
Unit 5.3: Strategies for COE Comparison Questions (with timed and scored exercise)
Strategy Demonstration: COE Comparison Questions
Unit 5.4: Parsing Comparisons (with timed and scored quiz)
Unit 5.5: Parsing Comparisons Timed Exercise 2
Unit 5.6: Mastering Indirect Reference Answer Choices on COE Questions
Unit 5.7: Parsing Comparisons Timed Exercise 3
Unit 5.8: Mastering COE Cause-and-Effect Questions
Unit 5.9: Strategies for SAT Command of Evidence Literature Questions
Unit 5.10: SAT Command of Evidence Practice Questions and Answer Explanations
Unit 5.11: SAT Vocabulary Master List 2 with Definitions and Example Sentences
Resource: Quiz Materials
Unit 6: SAT Grammar Crash Course Part 1

Unit 6.1: Essential Parts of Speech for SAT Grammar and Punctuation
Unit 6.2: Essential Parts of Speech Drills and Answer Explanations
Unit 7: Mastering SAT Inference Questions

Unit 7.1: Strategies for SAT Inference Questions
Unit 7.2: SAT Inference Question Strategy Quiz
Unit 7.3: Advanced Strategies for Challenging SAT Inference Questions (Outlining)
Unit 7.4: SAT Inference Practice Questions and Answer Explanations
Unit 7.5: SAT Vocabulary Master List 2 Quiz
Unit 8: SAT Grammar Crash Course Part 2

Unit 8.1: Essential Sentence Components for SAT Grammar
Unit 8.2: Essential Sentence Components Drills and Answer Explanations
Unit 9: SAT Grammar Crash Course Part 3

Unit 9.1: Sentence Simplification Strategies for SEC Questions - Part 1
Unit 9.2: Sentence Simplification Strategies for SEC Questions - Part 2
Unit 9.3: Sentence Simplification Strategies for SEC Questions - Part 3
Unit 9.4: Quiz on Simplification Technique 5 (Removing Relative Clauses)
Unit 9.5: Contrast Transitions Quiz
Unit 10: Mastering SAT Non-Comma Punctuation

Unit 10.1: Rules and Strategies for SAT Non-Comma Punctuation
Unit 10.2: SAT Punctuation Rules & Strategy Quiz
Unit 10.3: Timed Practice Set for SAT Punctuation
Unit 10.4: Rules and Strategies for SAT Terminal Punctuation Questions
Unit 10.5: Rules & Strategies for SAT Apostrophe & Possessive Pronoun Questions
Unit 10.6: SAT Apostrophe and Possessive Pronouns Questions Strategies Quiz - COMING SOON!
Unit 10.7: SAT Apostrophe and Possessive Pronouns Practice Questions and Answer Explanations
Unit 10.8: SAT Vocabulary Master List 3 with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 11: Mastering SAT Modifier Error Questions

Unit 11.1: Strategies for SAT Modifier Error Questions
Unit 11.2: SAT Modifier Error Questions Strategy Quiz
Unit 11.3: SAT Vocabulary Master List 3 Quiz
Unit 12: Mastering SAT Comma Rules

Unit 12.1: Rules & Strategies for Evaluating Commas
Unit 12.2: Quiz on Evaluating Non-Essential Elements
Unit 12.3: Rules & Strategies for SAT Comma Questions, Part 2
Unit 12.4: Strategies for SAT Run-On Questions
Unit 12.5: SAT Comma Practice Question Set 1 with Answer Explanations
Unit 12.6: SAT Comma Practice Question Set 2 with Answer Explanations
Unit 12.7: SAT Emphasis Transitions Quiz
Resource: Master List of SAT Emphasis Transitions with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 13: Mastering SAT Verb Tense, Form, and Agreement Questions

Unit 13.1: Strategies for SAT Verb Tense Questions
Unit 13.2: Strategies for SAT Subject-Verb Agreement Questions (Part 1)
Unit 13.3: Strategies for SAT Subject-Verb Agreement Questions (Part 2)
Unit 13.4: SAT Verb Tense & Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Questions and Answer Explanations
Unit 13.5: Strategies for SAT Verb Form Questions
Unit 13.6: SAT Verb Form Practice Questions and Answer Explanations
Unit 13.7: SAT Vocabulary Master List 4 with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 13.8: SAT Vocabulary Master List 4 Quiz
Unit 14: Mastering SAT Transition Questions

Unit 14.1: Strategies for SAT Transition Questions
Unit 14.2: SAT Transition Practice Question Set 1
Unit 14.3: SAT Transition Practice Question Set 2
Unit 14.4: Cumulative SAT Transitions Quiz
Unit 14.5: Master List of SAT Cause and Effect Transitions
Unit 14.6: SAT Cause and Effect Transitions Quiz
Unit 14.7: Master List of SAT Contrast Transitions with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 14.8: Master List of SAT Example Transitions with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 14.9: Master List of SAT Elaboration Transitions with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 14.10: Master List of SAT Sequence Transitions with Definitions and Example Sentences
Unit 15: Mastering SAT Rhetorical Synthesis Questions

Unit 15.1: Strategies for SAT Rhetorical Synthesis Questions
Unit 15.2: SAT Rhetorical Synthesis Practice Questions with Answer Explanations
Mock Tests

Mock Test 1
Mock Test 2
Supplemental Resources

Unit S1: Real SAT COE Questions Featuring Indirect Reference
Unit S2: Strategic Time Management
Unit S3: Distinguishing Between Independent Clauses and Fragments

Parent's Guide to Walker Prep's SAT Reading & Writing Score Accelerator Program

Program Overview

Walker Prep's Score Accelerator program combines live Zoom instruction with access to Dave Walker's full SAT Reading & Writing Mastery Course. Your student will receive specific unit assignments, practice materials, and feedback throughout the program. This guide covers what parents need to know to support their student's progress.

Practice Test Strategy

Before the course begins:

Take Official SAT Practice Test 4 via College Board's Bluebook app (free) to establish a baseline score
Use Walker Prep's Question Type Inventory to analyze specific question types missed: https://walkertestprep.com/question-type-inventory
DO NOT take additional practice tests until assigned
AVOID third-party practice tests entirely

Why this matters: A common mistake is burning through official practice tests too early in the process. The College Board currently offers only 7 official practice tests, making them a valuable and limited resource. These tests are most useful as measurement tools, and there's no sense in measuring progress before there's been sufficient time for meaningful improvement. I will begin assigning practice tests in Week 4, allowing for roughly one per week through the end of the course.

Note: Practice Tests 1–3 have been retired by the College Board. Practice Test 4 is now the first available official practice test.

Checking Practice Test Answers

For practice tests taken in the Bluebook app, students can check their answers directly in the app or at mypractice.collegeboard.org.

I do not recommend using College Board or third-party answer explanations for the Reading & Writing section. These explanations are not always helpful for learning the strategies needed to achieve scores in the 90th–99th percentile range—that's what the course is for.

What to Expect During the Program

Live Zoom sessions twice weekly (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with bonus sessions in the final two weeks
Unit assignments posted in Google Classroom after each session
Access to the Score Accelerator Lab, where students can post questions 24/7 and receive a response within 12 hours
Practice test assignments beginning in Week 4

Students should complete assigned units and practice materials before the next session. Each session builds on previous content, so staying current with assignments is essential.

Optional Independent Study

The following materials are available in the course but are not typically covered in depth during live sessions due to time constraints. Students who have the bandwidth may benefit from working through these independently:

Vocabulary Master Lists (Units 1–16) The course contains a vocabulary list with words that commonly appear on the SAT. Students can study these lists and complete the corresponding vocabulary quizzes at their own pace.

Transition Master Lists (Unit 14) Transitions are tested frequently on the SAT. The master lists in Unit 14 provide comprehensive coverage of transition words and phrases organized by category.

SAT Grammar Crash Course (Units 6, 8, and 9) These units cover foundational grammar concepts. Students who feel less confident in grammar may benefit from working through these early in the program.

Progress Monitoring

Review emailed quiz results regularly
Ensure assigned units and practice materials are being completed on schedule
Monitor practice test scores and use the QTI to identify patterns in missed questions
Encourage your student to use the Score Accelerator Lab for questions between sessions

Tips for Success

Maintain a consistent study schedule
Complete all assigned units and practice before each session
Don't skip ahead—units are assigned in a deliberate sequence
Use Walker Prep's QTI to analyze all practice test misses
Save official practice tests for when they are assigned

Need Additional Support?

Score Accelerator students receive special rates on one-on-one sessions with Dave Walker. If your student is struggling with specific concepts or would benefit from individualized attention, please reach out to discuss options.