RC: Critique / Debate Passages

3:00 PM–4:30 PM EDT
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Led by Katie Volpert
LEVEL Intermediate
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One of the common styles of RC passages presents a critique of a viewpoint or idea, or evaluates competing viewpoints. Recognizing the common patterns that occur in critique or debate passages can improve your speed and comprehension whenever you encounter them. This class will cover tips and strategies that will help you recognize and navigate this passage style with ease!
Difficulty: 1-3 Stars
Pace: 1-2 Passages

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Katie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and is starting at Penn Carey Law this fall. She has taught standardized tests for six years, including the LSAT for the past two.

Katie believes the best way to improve is to approach the test methodically: develop structured strategies for each question type, recognize common patterns, and find efficient shortcuts along the way. As a visual learner, she both teaches with and recommends visual tools, such as diagramming or drawing pictures, to organize and understand information—methods she used to succeed on her own test.

In her free time, Katie enjoys playing soccer, trying new restaurants, and playing video games.

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