PreACT Lab
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The Problem
Many middle-school students begin preparing for the PreACT without knowing which grammar and writing skills they need to strengthen.
Why I started this
After preparing for the PreACT myself, I recognized that English questions require students to apply many grammar and writing concepts quickly and accurately. I created PreACT Lab to bring students together in small groups, share what I learned, and help other middle schoolers strengthen those same skills.
The Framework
- 01
Learn
Understand the grammar or writing concept.
- 02
Practice
Work through PreACT/ACT English questions together.
- 03
Diagnose
Identify what went wrong and why.
- 04
Improve
Apply what was learned to the next practice set.
What Students Practice
- Grammar & Usage
- Punctuation
- Sentence Structure
- Organization
- Rhetorical Skills
- Test Strategy
The Setup
- Cost
- Free
- Group size
- 4–8 students
- Sessions
- Four 1-hour sessions leading up to the PreACT
- Eligibility
- District 30 eighth-grade students