Freshman+English+Final+Exam+2015-2016

** EXAM- Friday June 10th at 7:45-9:45 in room 43. Please arrive no later than 7:40. **

Part 1- Reading a Short Story: Short Answer and Essay
ACTIVELY read a short story. > Write a theme essay on the short story.
 * Answer a short answer question on the short story. Make certain to include specific references to the text. Remember to use quotation marks around the title of a short story.
 * Body Paragraphs- each paragraph must support the theme of the essay. Include evidence from the text.Use the quote sandwich formula: a lead to the quote, the quote, followed by an explanation of how the quote supports the theme. Make certain not to announce (no "this quote shows", "for example" or "in conclusion") Quotes should blend smoothly into the paragraphs of your essay. Use MLA format to cite the quotes. (2)
 * Conclusion- refer back to your thesis. Move beyond summary. Leave the reader with something to consider.

**Study Suggestions**- Review your past essays. Note what you did well and how you could improve the essays. Review the Theme Paper Guidelines. Review the Quote Sandwich. Carefully proofread your essay. You are expected to develop well written error free paragraphs. Use control f to search for any uncapitalized "i"s. Avoid losing credit for careless errors.

[|Theme Essay Rubric] and Morgan School Reading Rubric will be used to evaluate the essay.



Part 2- To Kill a Mockingbird
> **Study Suggestions**- Review your reading quizzes and assignments from To Kill a Mockingbird. Make certain you can answer these To Kill a Mockingbird study questions. These 60 Minute Recap videos will help you to review.
 * Answer multiple choice questions on the novel.

==**Part 3- Shakespeare Passage** ==
 * Actively read a short passage from a Shakespeare play
 * Answer multiple choice questions on the passage.

==<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Part 4- Vocabulary from lessons 8-12 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**Study Suggestions**- Review with the Power Plus online flashcards and the online games: Power Plus Vocabulary Quizlet for 8-12, PowerPlus Quizlet site - select 9th grade- or the Vocabulary Test site- Lessons 8-12.