SAT – Reading and Writing (English) Syllabus
The Reading and Writing section of the SAT evaluates a student’s proficiency in understanding and analyzing written texts, as well as their ability to write clearly and effectively. The curriculum includes four distinct domains, each targeting various aspects of reading and writing:
Craft and Structure:
- Words in context
- Text structure and purpose
- Cross text and connections
Information and Ideas:
- Central Ideas and Details
- Expression of Ideas
- Command of Evidence (Textual, Quantitative)
- Inferences
Standard English Conventions:
- Form, Structure and Sense
- Boundaries
Expression of Ideas:
- Transitions Words
- Contrast Transitions Words
- Rhetorical Synthesis