Instructor
Sonya Park
DSAT Reading & Writing
“Welcome! I created this course to guide you through the 2026 DSAT Reading & Writing test. Together, we’ll master the key skills, strategies, and insights you need to confidently raise your score.”
“Welcome to the course! This course will guide you through every key Reading & Writing skill, helping you improve comprehension, precision, and test-day performance.”
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COURSES
TEST QUESTIONS
VIDEO LECTURE
KEYNOTES
The DSAT Reading and Writing course is structured into four carefully designed sections, each focusing on key test skills and reinforced with expert-led videos, concise keynotes, and focused practice tests.
01. Craft & Structure
The Craft & Structure section evaluates how an author shapes a passage and makes choices to convey meaning, style, and perspective.
90:00 Video
37:30 Keynotes
200 Test Questions
Introduction 00:00
Craft & Structure Breakdown 00:00
Self-Assessment 10 Questions
[01] Vocabulary in Context : Lecture 00:00
[01] Vocabulary in Context : Keynotes 00:00
[01] Vocabulary in Context : Practice Test 10 Questions
[01] Vocabulary in Context : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[02] Purpose & Function : Lecture 00:00
[02] Purpose & Function : Keynotes 00:00
[02] Purpose & Function : Practice Test 10 Questions
[02] Purpose & Function : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[03] Author's Purpose & Point of View : Lecture 00:00
[03] Author's Purpose & Point of View : Keynotes 00:00
[03] Author's Purpose & Point of View : Practice Test 10 Questions
[03] Author's Purpose & Point of View : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[04] Tone & Attitude : Lecture 00:00
[04] Tone & Attitude : Keynotes 00:00
[04] Tone & Attitude : Practice Test 10 Questions
[04] Tone & Attitude : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[05] Relationship Between Ideas : Lecture 00:00
[05] Relationship Between Ideas : Keynotes 00:00
[05] Relationship Between Ideas : Practice Test 10 Questions
[05] Relationship Between Ideas : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[06] Organization & Structure : Lecture 00:00
[06] Organization & Structure : Keynotes 00:00
[06] Organization & Structure : Practice Test 10 Questions
[06] Organization & Structure : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Practice Test 30 Questions
Practice Test (Hard) 30 Questions
Certificate of Completion
02. Information & Ideas
Information and Ideas assesses a student’s ability to understand what a text says, draw logical inferences, evaluate and select supporting evidence, and interpret information presented in both written and visual forms.
90:00 Video
37:30 Keynotes
200 Test Questions
Introduction 00:00
Information & Ideas Breakdown 00:00
Self-Assessment 10 Questions
[01] Central Ideas & Details : Lecture 00:00
[01] Central Ideas & Details : Keynotes 00:00
[01] Central Ideas & Details : Practice Test 10 Questions
[01] Central Ideas & Details : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[02] Inferences : Lecture 00:00
[02] Inferences : Keynotes 00:00
[02] Inferences : Practice Test 10 Questions
[02] Inferences : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[03] Command of Evidence : Lecture 00:00
[03] Command of Evidence : Keynotes 00:00
[03] Command of Evidence : Practice Test 10 Questions
[03] Command of Evidence : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[04] Interpretation of Data : Lecture 00:00
[04] Interpretation of Data : Keynotes 00:00
[04] Interpretation of Data : Practice Test 10 Questions
[04] Interpretation of Data : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[05] Connections Across Text : Lecture 00:00
[05] Connections Across Text : Keynotes 00:00
[05] Connections Across Text : Practice Test 10 Questions
[05] Connections Across Text : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[06] Evidence & Support : Lecture 00:00
[06] Evidence & Support : Keynotes 00:00
[06] Evidence & Support : Practice Test 10 Questions
[06] Evidence & Support : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[07] Textual Comprehension : Lecture 00:00
[07] Textual Comprehension : Keynotes 00:00
[07] Textual Comprehension : Practice Test 10 Questions
[07] Textual Comprehension : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Practice Test 10 Questions
Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Certificate of Completion
03. Standard English Conventions
Standard English Conventions assesses a student’s ability to recognize and correct errors in grammar, usage, and punctuation to ensure clear, correct, and coherent sentences.
90:00 Video
37:30 Keynotes
200 Test Questions
Introduction 00:00
Standard English Conventions Breakdown 00:00
Self-Assessment 10 Questions
[01] Sentence Boundaries : Lecture 00:00
[01] Sentence Boundaries : Keynotes 00:00
[01] Sentence Boundaries : Practice Test 10 Questions
[01] Sentence Boundaries : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[02] Sentence Structure : Lecture 00:00
[02] Sentence Structure : Keynotes 00:00
[02] Sentence Structure : Practice Test 10 Questions
[02] Sentence Structure : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[03] Verb Forms & Tenses : Lecture 00:00
[03] Verb Forms & Tenses : Keynotes 00:00
[03] Verb Forms & Tenses : Practice Test 10 Questions
[03] Verb Forms & Tenses : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[04] Agreement Rules : Lecture 00:00
[04] Agreement Rules : Keynotes 00:00
[04] Agreement Rules : Practice Test 10 Questions
[04] Agreement Rules : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[05] Pronouns & Reference : Lecture 00:00
[05] Pronouns & Reference : Keynotes 00:00
[05] Pronouns & Reference : Practice Test 10 Questions
[05] Pronouns & Reference : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[06] Punctuation Mastery : Lecture 00:00
[06] Punctuation Mastery : Keynotes 00:00
[06] Punctuation Mastery : Practice Test 10 Questions
[06] Punctuation Mastery : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[07] Modifiers & Comparisons : Lecture 00:00
[07] Modifiers & Comparisons : Keynotes 00:00
[07] Modifiers & Comparisons : Practice Test 10 Questions
[07] Modifiers & Comparisons : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[08] Clarity & Precision : Lecture 00:00
[08] Clarity & Precision : Keynotes 00:00
[08] Clarity & Precision : Practice Test 10 Questions
[08] Clarity & Precision : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Practice Test 10 Questions
Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Certificate of Completion
04. Expression of Ideas
Expression of Ideas tests a student’s ability to improve clarity and effectiveness in writing by revising how ideas are developed, organized, connected, and expressed to suit the passage’s purpose and audience.
90:00 Video
37:30 Keynotes
200 Test Questions
Introduction 00:00
Expression of Ideas Breakdown 00:00
Self-Assessment 10 Questions
[01] Development : Lecture 00:00
[01] Development : Keynotes 00:00
[01] Development : Practice Test 10 Questions
[01] Development : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[02] Organization : Lecture 00:00
[02] Organization : Keynotes 00:00
[02] Organization : Practice Test 10 Questions
[02] Organization : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[03] Cohesion : Lecture 00:00
[03] Cohesion : Keynotes 00:00
[03] Cohesion : Practice Test 10 Questions
[03] Cohesion : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[04] Precision : Lecture 00:00
[04] Precision : Keynotes 00:00
[04] Precision : Practice Test 10 Questions
[04] Precision : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[05] Style & Tone : Lecture 00:00
[05] Style & Tone : Keynotes 00:00
[05] Style & Tone : Practice Test 10 Questions
[05] Style & Tone : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
[06] Synthesis : Lecture 00:00
[06] Synthesis : Keynotes 00:00
[06] Synthesis : Practice Test 10 Questions
[06] Synthesis : Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Practice Test 10 Questions
Practice Test (Hard) 10 Questions
Certificate of Completion
Free Practice Test
Overview
Reading & Writing Full Course
Practice Test
About the DSAT Reading & Writing Test
The Digital SAT Reading & Writing (R&W) section measures your ability to read, analyze, and revise texts by integrating comprehension and writing skills. The test is fully digital, adaptive, and more streamlined than the traditional paper SAT.
Total Questions
- 54 Questions are given (Module 1 - 27 questions, Module 2 - 27 questions)
- The test is adaptive: your performance on Module 1 affects the difficulty of Module 2.
Time
- 64 minutes total, not per section.
- Module 1 - 27 questions, 32 minutes.
- Module 2 - 27 questions, 32 minutes.
Format
- Short Passage (50-150 words) or slightly longer ones (~150-200words)
- One question per passage (no long passage with 10+ questions like the paper SAT)
- Some Passages may include tables, charts, or graphics for data interpretation
Breakdown
The DSAT Reading & Writing section is divided into four main domains, each with specific sub-skills:
Craft & Structure
Information & Ideas
Standard English Conventions
Expression of Ideas
Approx. & of Questions
~ 12 to 14 questions out of 54
(~22 to 26%)
(~22 to 26%)
Sub-skills / focus area
- Vocabulary in Context
- Purpose & Function
- Author’s Purpose & Point of View
- Tone & Attitude
- Organization & Structure
- Relationships Between Ideas
Questions types
- “What does X mean in this context?”
- “The author includes this sentence primarily to…”
- “The author’s attitude toward topic is best described as…”
- “Paragraph 3 primarily serves to…”
Approx. & of Questions
~ 12 to 14 questions out of 54
(~22 to 26%)
(~22 to 26%)
Sub-skills / focus area
- Main Idea / Central Claim
- Supporting Evidence / Reasoning
- Inference / Implication
- Purpose of Details
- Relationships Between Ideas
- Quantitative / Graphic Info
- Reasoning / Argument Evaluation
Questions types
- “What is the central idea of this passage?”
- “Which piece of evidence best supports the claim?”
- “It can be inferred that…”
- “Which chart best illustrates the author’s point?”
- “Which statement evaluates the argument’s strength?”
Approx. & of Questions
~ 10 to 12 questions out of 54
(~19 to 22%)
(~19 to 22%)
Sub-skills / focus area
- Grammar & Usage: subject-verb agreement, pronouns, verb tense, modifiers
- Sentence structure & punctuation
- Idiomatic usage
Questions types
- “Which version of the underlined sentence is grammatically correct?”
- “Which punctuation change is needed?”
- “Select the choice that corrects the pronoun reference.”
Approx. & of Questions
~ 10 to 12 questions out of 54
(~19 to 22%)
(~19 to 22%)
Sub-skills / focus area
- Sentence and paragraph organization
- Transitions and flow
- Concision & redundancy
- Style and tone adjustments
- Logical progression of ideas
Questions types
- “Which sentence best fits here to improve coherence?”
- “The underlined portion is wordy; which choice makes it more concise?”
- “Which choice best matches the tone of the passage?”
- “Which sentence should be added to strengthen the argument?”
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