On-Level: Review for Exam

"Mrs. Wise, what is going to be on the test on the block day?"

Exam review:

Test Review-Reading Test 1
5 matching questions over the terms:

• Characterization-the way the writer creates and develops characters’ personalities.

• Internal conflict-the struggle within an individual character. 

• External conflict-the struggle a character has with an outside force.

• Setting –the time and place of the story.

• Inference-a conclusion based on observation and reasoning.

5 questions over “Everyday Use” in which you are allowed to use the book practicing:

• Inference-how quotes support and idea.

• Characterization-describing a character physically and emotionally. 

• Conflict-internal and external examples from the story

2 Cold Reading passages

• Multiple choice questions testing the terms above.

• Dictionary skills questions, asking which definition best matches the use of the word. 

1 short answer

• Characterization- A question over one of the cold reading passages where you are to describe through characterization a major character. 

• The short answer response will test your knowledge of the ACES format.

A-Answer the question.
C-Citation (embedded quote)
E-explanation of how your quote supports your answer
S- Significance or why is it important?  What is this information adding to the story?