ENGLISH 4 LIVE LESSONS!
Segment One and Two
Exam Review
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Let’s Practice!
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What are you working on?
Computer
Smartphone/Tablet
What’s something that you want to work on
before you take the exam?
Session Expectations
• Be respectful of yourself and others.
• You must participate in all activities during the session.
• Using a microphone is the preferred method of
participation.
– If you are using a mic, feel free to grab it at any time if it’s free.
– If you are on the conference line, unmute to talk and then mute
your phone again.
• Make sure to stay until you are dismissed to receive
information about how to submit your collaboration
work and to receive collaboration credit.
• Take notes
• Today’s session will be about 1 hour.
Session Objectives
Today you will be able to:
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Work with other students.
Use different strategies to answer multiple choice questions.
Use different strategies to answer short response questions.
Identify areas to improve on taking tests.
Understand what the exam looks like and how to prepare.
How do you feel about the exam?
A. The skills in class are things I can work on
through effort, persistence, and practice.
B. English is a little scary for me, but I know what I
need to practice before the exam.
C. I am willing to embrace the opportunity to
learn.
D. I’m not sure I can do it now, but can learn to
with time and effort.
What will the exam look like?
Part A
Part B
• Multiple Choice
• Similar to Module Post
Tests
• Tests skills you’ve
learned rather than
content
• One Essay question
• You will analyze an
excerpt of text.
• Include quotes from the
text
• Minimum 3 paragraphs
Exam FAQs
Question
Answer
Which browser should I
use for the exam?
Please make sure you use Internet Explorer , Safari, or
Firefox. There have been many technical issues with
students using other browsers.
DO NOT USE SMART PHONES OR TABLETS
Is the exam timed?
No, but please set aside at least 2 hours so you’re not
rushed.
What happens if I click
out of the exam onto
another website?
You will be kicked out of the exam and will have to call
your teacher for a reset. Keep in mind, there are limited
resets. Please do not open any other websites while
you’re taking the exam.
Can I skip questions?
No. Be sure to answer ALL questions on the exam; if you
skip questions, particularly the short response questions,
you will not pass the exam and you'll have to take it over
again.
Exam FAQs
Question
Answer
What happens if I lose
power, my internet cuts
off, or my computer goes
to standby?
You will be kicked out of the exam and will have to call your
teacher for a reset. Keep in mind, there are limited resets.
Please do not begin your exam if there are storms expected
in your area.
What do I do if I have a
dial-up modem?
Please take your exam when you are not expecting calls or
turn off your call waiting. An incoming call will kick you out
of the exam.
What things should I avoid
in the exam?
1. Backspace button – please use the delete button if you
need to correct mistakes in your writing.
2. Spell check – avoid using this feature; please do your
best to use proper spelling and grammar.
Exam Resets
Question
Answer
Can I have my exam reset
as many times as I want?
No, exam resets are limited to 1. Please make sure you are
prepared to take your exam, and have a dictionary and
printed study guide handy.
What happens if I fail the
exam?
You must score a 60% to earn credit for your segment. Your
instructor will contact you in the event that you score
below at 60%. Please make sure you are prepared to take
your exam, and have a dictionary and printed study guide
handy.
Test Tip!
Have a dictionary on hand. For many questions, the idea is not that you know
the answer, but that you know how to use a dictionary to find the answer.
A physical dictionary is best, phone, or a second computer.
You don’t want to click around on the computer during the test. You could
navigate away from it and be locked out! If that happens, you’ll have start
over. Remember, there are limited resets to your exam.
Use The Dictionary For:
• Spelling
• definitions
• Root Words
• Prefixes/Suffixes
• Synonyms/Antonyms
Your mind is like a muscle.
How do you make your mind stronger?
Practice! When you practice and learn new things, parts of your brain change and
get larger. It’s a lot like muscles get larger when you exercise.
Final Exam Tip:
How well did you do on the
module post tests? Consider
taking them again to get more
practice before taking the exam.
Practice Makes Perfect - Video
Check In!
Comprehension Check
A. The brain is constantly
reorganizing pathways,
creating new connections, and
creating new neurons.
B. The brain can physically
change its structure as a result
of learning.
C. New neuronal connections can
grow as fast as a few days.
D. All of the above
*Your answers are anonymous.
Preparation Strategies!
Study Everyday or All At Once?
What do you think is better?
3 two hour blocks
vs.
1 six hour block?
Psyched out or Psyched up?
Did you know that the stress
response is actually helpful?
Your heartbeat may quicken.
You may breath faster.
You may sweat a little.
BUT
Your body is preparing you to
meet this challenge.
Take Short Breaks
• Two or three 30-second breaks can be very helpful.*
• Try stopping for a moment, shutting your eyes, and
taking some deep breaths.
• Take your time and don't feel like you have to race
through the exam.
* Beware: don’t let your computer go to idle while
taking your break. This will lock you out of the exam.
Check In!
Comprehension Check
Before you take the exam, you
are going to:
A. Get a good night’s sleep.
B. Prepare your study guide
and get a dictionary.
C. Take a deep breath.
D. All of the above
*Your answers are anonymous.
Multiple Choice Strategies!
What’s on College PrepExam?
First Semester
• Diction/Syntax
• Author’s Purpose/Message
• Parallel Structure
• 6 Traits of Writing
• Transitions, Punctuation
• Context Clues, Word Choice
• Sentence
Clarity/Comprehension
• Sentence Fragments
• Read & Identify Key Points
• Standard English Usage
• Summarizing
Second Semester
• Inverted Syntax
• Chart Analysis
• Subordinating Conjunctions
• Proper In-text Citations
• Transitions, Precise Language
• Tone
• Claim & Counterclaim
• Concluding Arguments
• Domain-specific Language
• Forma & Academic Writing
• Connotative Messages
What’s on English 4 Exam?
First Semester
• Hyphens
• Transitional Words/Phrases
• Literary Devices
• Vocab and Reading
• Writing Process
• Research Process
• In-Text Citations
• Bill of Rights and Freedom of
Speech
Second Semester
• Figurative Language
• Defining/Evaluating
Arguments
• Literary Devices
• Vocab and Reading
Multiple Choice Sample Questions
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What does the word ________ mean in the sentence?
What is the effect of the word ____ in the sentence?
Which sentence uses syntax for emphasis?
Which synonym describes the greatest degree of regret?
Which line from the text most clearly indicates the narrator
wants to be seen as a victim of circumstance?
• Which line best explains what the speaker gains from nature?
• What part of speech is invalidates?
• Which is an example of hyperbole?
Multiple Choice Strategies
• Eliminate obviously wrong answers which are almost
identical.
• Determine the answer in your head before you read the
choices.
• Be sure to read all answers before selecting one. Sometimes
two answers will be similar and only one will be correct.
• If you’re stuck on a question, come back at the end. Just be
sure to answer ALL questions.
• Beware of questions with "no", "not", and "none." These
words easily change the meaning of questions.
Self Analysis
If you don't do well on multiple choice tests, it's
important to find out why. It is important to identify
the problem area before you can work to improve your
test-taking skills.
Vocabulary
Skills
Test Taking
Methods
Self
Analysis
Missing
Information
Ability to
read the
question
Self Analysis
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Missing Information
I don't remember encountering
this material at all, gloss over it,
or don’t have it in my notes.
I studied this but can’t call it up
from memory.
I don’t understand the
information when I initially read
the text or hear it in lecture.
I don’t make connections
between pieces of information.
Vocabulary Skills
• I don’t know the correct meaning
or assume an incorrect meaning
of general vocabulary.
• I don’t know or assume an
imprecise meaning of a term.
Self Analysis
Ability to read the question
• I can’t get past the grammatical
structure of the question or
response.
• I make decoding errors in
reading the question or
response.
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Test Taking Methods
I don’t fully consider all the
responses.
I don’t have time to consider the
question carefully.
I eliminate too much or did not
eliminate enough.
I know the correct answer but
copied the wrong response on
the answer sheet.
Self Analysis
Order from what you have the most
problems with to the least:
Select the letter for your worst
problem area
Missing Information
Vocabulary Skills
Ability to read the question
Test Taking Methods
A. Missing Information
B. Vocabulary Skills
C. Ability to read the question
D. Test Taking Methods
Techniques to Practice
Missing Information
• Improve notes and note taking
skills.
• Study based on your learning
type (audio, visual, kinesthetic)
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Ability to read the Question
Review types of test questions
and key words used to ask a
question.
Take your time reading
questions.
Use a scrap sheet of paper to
rework the question.
Read the question aloud.
Vocabulary Skills
• Use SAT word/vocab games
online.
• Have a dictionary with you.
Test Taking Methods
• Take your time.
• Read every part of every
question and every answer.
Check In!
Comprehension Check
When taking multiple choice
tests
A. Read the question and
answers carefully
B. Take time to practice the
techniques to improve
your test taking skills
C. Attempt every question.
D. All of the above
*Your answers are anonymous.
Essay Strategies!
What Will the Essay Look Like?
• You will be given excerpts from the text in which to
read and respond
• You will be required to complete a minimum 3
paragraphs that includes:
– Quotes from the text
– MLA citations
What’s on the College Prep Exam?
First Semester
• You will be given an excerpt
from Jackie Robinson’s letter
to President Eisenhower. You
will analyze his tone, use of
diction & syntax and literary
techniques. Your response
should be 2-3 paragraphs
and should include text
support from the reading
passage you are given. Use
proper spelling & grammar.
Second Semester
• You will be given a transcript
from the 1966 case of
Miranda vs. the State of
Arizona. You will evaluate
whether the statement is
effective in terms of logos,
ethos or pathos. Use
evidence from the
statement to support your
answer. Use proper spelling
and grammar.
What’s on the English 4 Exam?
First Semester
• You will be given a reading
passage from Macbeth and
you will respond to one
assertion (statement) about
the reading passage. Your
response should be a
minimum of 3 paragraphs
and should include text
support from the reading
passage you are given. Make
sure you correctly cite your
text support in the correct
MLA format.
Second Semester
• You will be given two short
poems to analyze and will be
responding to one essay
question. Your response
should be a minimum of 2
paragraphs and should
include text support the
poems. Make sure you
correctly cite your text
support in the correct MLA
format.
Strategies for Essay Tests
• Sometimes essay questions ask you to consider multiple
concepts - read the entire question first.
• Prewrite! Use a scrap sheet of paper for ideas and notes.
• Jot down ideas which immediately come to mind, especially
those which include specific vocabulary from the course.
• Make a simple outline of what you will write about.
• Before submitting, read your answers a final time in order to
check for grammatical errors and misspellings.
Check In!
Comprehension Check
When taking essay tests
A. Break down the question
sentence by sentence to make
sure you answer each part.
B. Use a scrap sheet of paper to
take notes and make an
outline
C. Include support from the text
to support your opinion.
D. All of the above
*Your answers are anonymous.
Success vs. Failure Video
What is a time you
struggled and succeeded?
What is a time you
struggled and failed?
What was the difference?
What did you learn?
Failure is common
Learning is difficult
Practice helps
How do you feel about the exam?
A. The skills in class are things I can work on
through effort, persistence, and practice.
B. English is a little scary for me, but I know what I
need to practice before the exam.
C. I am willing to embrace the opportunity to
learn.
D. I’m not sure I can do it now, but can learn to
with time and effort.
I want to hear from you!
If your answer is different from
the one you chose at the
beginning of the session, pick up
the mic and tell us what changed.
To Do List!
• Call your instructor to discuss finishing the semester and
taking the exam.
• Download the study guide on your instructor’s home page
and review if before the exam. Print it out to use during the
exam, too.
• Get a dictionary.
Collaboration Product
Write a two paragraph response (5 sentences per paragraph in length) about
the what we discussed today.
Submit the date and time of the session you attended.
Paragraph
#1
• How do you feel about the exam?
• What is one area of the exam you
need some practice with and why?
Paragraph
#2
• How will you practice for the exam?
• What is a test strategy that you can
use to improve the area you
identified you need practice on.
Collaboration Reflection
Write a paragraph response (5 sentences per paragraph in length) about our session
today and working with other students.
Be sure to answer all of the following questions.
Submit the date and time of the session you attended.
Paragraph
• How did your learning in this live session compare with
your experience in learning on your own in the course
or in a traditional classroom?
• Describe your comfort level in participating in the
collaboration activity.
• Would you describe yourself as being a contributor of
information or a receiver of information during the
session? Explain.
• How did the use of technology affect your learning
experience during the session?
• In what way did the interaction with the instructor and
other students impact your learning?
Save the File
1. Do you want to save the file? Select YES!
2. Save the file to your desktop, English 4 folder, or
flashdrive.
3. Open the file to make sure you have it.
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Red X = I need help!
Where to Submit Your
Assignments
Submit the date and time of the session you attended.
Segment One
Segment Two
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files.
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– Select “All Pages”
– Select Files of type: Whiteboard PDF.
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Congrats!
In today’s session, you completed:
Segment One or Two Collaboration
Product and Reflection