Start studying for your exams!! Here is a list of topics that we covered this semester. The exam consists of 180 questions that are all in an objective format. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching, Fill in the Blank.)
Short Stories
"The Cold Equation"
"Mr. Parker"
"Boys and Girls"
"Everyday Use"
"The First Seven Years"
"Distillation"
"Life is Sweet at Kumansenu"
"The Bet"
"The Pit and the Pendulum"
Be sure you are aware of plot, setting, theme, and characterization for each story. Be able to apply any literary terms that are appropriate for each story.
Novel
The Lord of the Flies
Again, be aware of plot, theme, setting, and characterization.
Vocabulary -- see your review sheet
Literary Terms -- see your original list
Grammar and Usage -- refer to your student handbook -- Keys for writers for parts of speech
Writing -- thesis statements, five paragraph essay structure; be able to identify what a character analysis consists of
Good Luck with all of your exams! Here is the exam schedule.
Monday 1/14 -- Period 9
Tuesday 1/15 -- Periods 2 & 8
Wednesday 1/16 -- Periods 3 & 7
Thursday 1/17 -- Periods 1 & 4
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