Tomorrow, you will have your unit exam. Today, I prepped you. I have pasted the information for it below. If you miss the exam, you will have the opportunity to write an alternative.
ELA A 30 Unit One: Test Prep
Your exam will consist of two readings relating to Canadian
Identity. There are twenty-three questions. They are all multiple choice.
Each reading must be read actively (highlighting main points, 5Ws and other pertinent
information; basic paraphrasing).
Essay Excerpt: Total
word count: 1498. Approximate reading time: 6-7 minutes
(18
– 21 minutes of active reading)
Biographical Text: Total
word count: 1285. Approximate reading time: 5-6 minutes
(15
– 18 minutes of active reading)
TOTAL READING TIME: 33 – 39 minutes
Each question must be answered using process of elimination (eliminating the “wrong” answers to
arrive at the best two and then circling the best one).
TOTAL M.C. ANSWERING TIME: 11-17 minutes
Timed Activity: 60 minutes only
You will be marked as follows:
M.C. questions
Meet submission expectations (name where indicated) 3
Highlight essential information as you read 7
Cross out the two throwaways 4
Circle the answer you think is correct 5
Total correct answers 56
75
Active Reading
Meet submission expectations (name where indicated) 3
Analysis of title (s) 2
Highlighting of essential information 10
Highlight unknown words 6
Paraphrase (basic) 4
25
Total = 100
To do well on these types of
exams, YOU NEED TO READ!!!!
You also need to study and
memorize your MOSES (literary/stylistic devices) sheet.
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