Wed. Nov. 16, 2016: "Wars" and Test Prep. Discussion

Today, I showed a Powerpoint about "Wars." (slides 11-17). Which you needed to take notes on. If you were not here, see me for the notes.
I also gave you a test prep. sheet for Friday's exam, which we discussed. I have pasted it below.

ELA B10

Short Story: Test Prep

This is a reading comprehension, multiple choice exam.

·         There will be three readings that you will have to read actively (at a MINIMUM this means highlighting/BRIEF paraphrasing).

·         You will have 20 minutes to read and answer questions on each reading.

·         There are 27 questions in total.

·         If you are the first period class and want to start 20 minutes earlier, you may.

·         If you are the third period class and want to stay 20 minutes later, you may.

·         The test HAS been created to be written in less than an hour based on grade nine reading expectations (215-260 wpm/3664 = 17 to 14 minutes x 2 (active reading) = 36 to 28 minutes. Each question should, on average, take 30-45 seconds (14 – 21 minutes).

·         In order to do well on this exam, you must study your MOSES sheet (this is necessary for ANY ELA exam in high school).

·         The multiple choice section must also be actively read (highlight unknown words and detractors) and must be approached using process of elimination (remember: if your first choice is wrong but the second choice (the one you left blank) is correct, I will give you half marks).

Words to know that appear on the exam:

Mood (we added this to your MOSES sheet)

Atmosphere

Animated

Despondent

Dejected

The purpose of a text (theme, message we are supposed to take away)

Melancholy

Undertaking

Sophisticated

Naïve

Triumphant

Emergence

Defiance

Contrast

Dominant

Prudent

Devout

Convey

Condemnation

Contempt

Perception

Ironically (irony)

Conscious

Unconscious

Reluctant