The Scarlet Letter: A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic [Mass Market Paperback]

Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic | Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Kaplan guarantees that readers will improve their SAT score using guides—or get their money back.

Vocabulary is a critical part of studying for the SATs. Memorizing words that are written on flashcards can be difficult because they are not put in the context of a sentence. Kaplan’s SAT Score-Raising Classics make learning SAT vocabulary words easier and more enjoyable for students. Classic novels that are taught throughout high school can now be read while learning vocabulary words that frequently appear on the SAT exam.

Designed for easy use, these books feature the actual text on one side of the page, with the word definitions on the opposite side. In addition, the vocabulary words are in easy-to-spot bold typeface throughout.

Each Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic features:

• The complete text of the classic novel
• Hundreds of vocabulary words tested on the SAT exam
• Definitions for each highlighted work on the facing page
• A pronunciation guide
• An index for easy reference

Kaplan’s SAT Score-Raising Classics series give readers get an invaluable learning tool and an enjoyable reading experience.

--This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 2 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419542206
• ISBN-13: 978-1419542206
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great classic-- but will a 17-year-old enjoy it?, November 2, 2006

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This review is from: The Scarlet Letter: A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic (Paperback)

I am an SAT tutor and believe that this is one of the most valuable books of its type a student preparing for the test can read. Unfortunately, in my experience, students also find this one of the least enjoyable books. Why is it valuable?
There are 2 major areas that a student must master to improve scores on the SAT Critical Reading section: (1) Vocabulary. (2) Understanding of complex sentence structures. This book provides a student with both. (1) SAT words are bolded, their definitions conveniently located on the facing page. (2) Sentence structure is complex and the book is written in "older" English which is partly a result of the era it was written in. The college board knows this and even suggests that students read books written before 1900. The complex sentences and old language may be reasons students do not put The Scarlet Letter on their Top 10 Favorite Books List, but it does not take away from the book's value-- if you can get your child to read it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Scarlett Letter Plus, July 14, 2010

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This review is from: The Scarlet Letter: A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic (Mass Market Paperback)

I am an English teacher and I learned that many of my students find The Scarlet Letter intimidating and daunting because of its level of vocabulary. Ever since I found this book, I have recommended it to many of my students to alleviate their anxiety about reading it. Using this book cuts down the time that one has to spend looking up the words that one has never heard of or read, which is one of the reasons why many of my students quit reading this book in the first place. This also helps my students to become exposed to many SAT vocabulary words without having to memorize them from an alphabetized list. The newer edition has thinner papers, which makes this classic extremely portable and accessible. I highly recommend this to any student.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scarlet Letter Kaplan, September 23, 2011

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This review is from: The Scarlet Letter: A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic (Mass Market Paperback)

Our son is in AP English and this is the first book he was required to read. A friend of his told him to get it in Kaplan form. The book was sent out right away and received very timely. Thank you!!!