Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Tues. Mar. 7, 2017: Test Prep

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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