9(1) English Midterm
Mrs. Kirk
1) Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (approximately 25 points)
Be prepared to identify parts of the sentence:
Parts of the sentence
 Subjects
 Verbs (action, linking)
 Prepositions
 Subject complements (Predicate nominatives, Predicate adjectives) and
objects (Direct and Indirect)
Be prepared to identify/correct errors related to the following:
 Subject-verb agreement
 Sentence structure
 Punctuating dialogue
 Correctly citing and embedding quotes
 A few things you should already know: capitalization, apostrophe usage,
word usage (your, too, its)
2) Reading comprehension and analysis questions (approximately 25
points)
You will be given a short story to read, and you will answer a variety of questions
about it.
3) Literature Essay: (100 points: 50=essay structure, 50=quality of content)
Be prepared to write a five paragraph essay that includes all necessary
components:
Funneled Introduction: Attention grabbing hook, background, thesis
Body paragraphs:
Topic sentence beginning with transitions and stating ¶ focus
Several specific details and examples
Your explanation/analysis of the ideas and examples
Conclusion: Summary of points—bringing all together, interesting
concluding thought
This essay will require you to refer to both To Kill a Mockingbird and Of
Mice and Men.
(Study by reviewing your notes for main characters and themes and basic
plot lines. Look at returned essays and sample for five-paragraph
structure and areas you need to improve)