EN 09 EXPERIENCE EXAM OUTLINE Poetry: Read a poem, answer multiple choice questions on poetic devices, vocabulary, and meaning (9 marks) Non Fiction: Read an article, answer multiple choice questions on vocabulary, and meaning. (9 marks) Fiction: Read a short story, answer multiple choice questions on literary devices, vocabulary, and meaning. (9 marks) Connections Based on the 2 stories, answer 2 more connecting multiple choice questions. (2 marks) Original Writing You will be given a topic. You need to write an original composition. You can agree or disagree with the topic. You will get marks for your brainstorming…plan beforehand. Your writing should be 3 paragraphs long. Make sure to write a thesis statement to focus your writing. You can use your own ideas based on your experience, ideas from your reading, or ideas from your imagination. (24 Marks) TOTAL: /53 Practice Topics You don’t know someone until you walk a mile in their shoes. Having a ‘voice’ is key to having your own identity. Your relationship with people is what makes life worth while. It’s important for us to make time for those around us. TO STUDY… 1. Go over the stuff we learned. a. poetry terms b. Literary terms c. writing 2. PRACTICE WRITING PARAGRAPH RESPONSES. 3. Take lots of study breaks. good 4. Study one subject per day. good 5. Review notes we took in class. a. Only terms 6. Test yourself on what you’ve learned. good a. make flash cards (Quizlet) b. Write down everything you remember, then see if it’s all correct. c. With a partner, give mini quizzes. 7. Review past material.