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How to Fix Run-On Sentences
Writing in complete sentences is the essential writing skill. Even sophisticated writers sometimes struggle with run-on sentences. Learn how to identify run-ons in your own writing…
How to Differentiate Reading Fluency Practice
There is no doubt that repeated reading practice does improve reading fluency. And proficient fluency is highly correlated with proficient reading comprehension. However, practicing repetitive reading…
Eye Movement and Speed Reading
Recent reading research has found that better readers have less eye fixations per line than poor readers. Multiple eye fixations also slow down reading speed. Speed…
How to Learn SAT® Vocabulary
SAT-takers find the critical reading sections challenging because both the sentence completion and passage-based reading sections are so vocabulary dependent. You may not have a huge…
How to Avoid Procrastination
This article explains why people procrastinate and gives you the tools that will help replace bad habits with good ones. Learn how to develop a workable…
How to Answer the SAT® Sentence Completion Test Problems
Most SAT-takers generally think that the SAT sentence completion sections are relatively easy. After all, they are just fill in the blanks. However, many students can…
How to Answer Passage-Based Reading Test Problems
The SAT passage-based reading sections can create a stumbling block for SAT test-takers. Many students score poorly on these sections; however, using the memorable strategies explained…
How and When to Teach Phonemic Awareness
Phonemic awareness is the key predictor of reading success. However, is it a pre-requisite skill or a by-product of reading? This article suggests that phonemic awareness…