Success in higher education requires more than basic comprehension — it requires critical thinking, analytical reading, and confident writing. This small-group course is designed for students preparing for the transition to college, helping them strengthen the core skills needed for ACT success.
What We’ll Cover:
• Surveying & Scanning:
Learn how to identify key ideas, arguments, structure, and supporting details within complex nonfiction texts to improve reading efficiency and comprehension.
• Analysis & Synthesis:
Develop strategies to evaluate arguments, recognize author intent and bias, compare perspectives, and connect multiple ideas across readings.
• Evidence-Based Writing:
Practice crafting clear, analytical, and persuasive written responses using textual evidence, while improving organization, and writing under timed conditions.
Students will strengthen reading comprehension, sharpen analytical writing skills, and build the confidence needed to perform at a higher level on the ACT.
Duration: 3-week program with 60-minute sessions
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Palatine Public Library (private study room)
Weekly office hours will also be provided for additional support, guidance, and individualized feedback throughout the program.
Success in higher education requires more than basic comprehension — it requires critical thinking, analytical reading, and confident writing. This small-group course is designed for students preparing for the transition to college, helping them strengthen the core skills needed for ACT success.
What We’ll Cover:
• Surveying & Scanning:
Learn how to identify key ideas, arguments, structure, and supporting details within complex nonfiction texts to improve reading efficiency and comprehension.
• Analysis & Synthesis:
Develop strategies to evaluate arguments, recognize author intent and bias, compare perspectives, and connect multiple ideas across readings.
• Evidence-Based Writing:
Practice crafting clear, analytical, and persuasive written responses using textual evidence, while improving organization, and writing under timed conditions.
Students will strengthen reading comprehension, sharpen analytical writing skills, and build the confidence needed to perform at a higher level on the ACT.
Duration: 3-week program with 60-minute sessions
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Palatine Public Library (private study room)
Weekly office hours will also be provided for additional support, guidance, and individualized feedback throughout the program.
