ENG 3UI 2012 Exam
The Waterloo Collegiate English Department presents the
Grade 11 University Level English Examination (Eng 3UI)
Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Klassen, Mrs. Urquhart, and Mr. Latour
Time: 1.5 hours
Page: 1 of 2
General Instructions:
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Answer on the foolscap provided. Write on one side of the page
only in blue or black pen.
Number and initial all foolscap pages.
Complete the attached outline before beginning.
Marks will be awarded for planning, clear argument with
supporting evidence, accuracy in spelling and sentence structure,
and use of three required works.
A two sided 8” X11” sheet with hand written quotations only, from
major works studied in class, is permitted.
Manage your time carefully:
outline (10 minutes); essay (70 minutes); editing (10 minutes).
Essay Instructions:
Write a formal essay in which you use ONE of the quotations
from the selection below to support your argument. You must
use Macbeth and one of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,
The Kite Runner, Lullabies of Little Criminals, The Colour
Purple, The Great Gatsby, The Alchemist, or Lovely Bones;
use a documentary film, short story or poem, as approved by
your instructor, for the third paragraph.
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
“I can’t wait for my last opportunity to shine”
“Whoppie…it’s almost the summer. So I
better finish the year really strong.”
15 Points: Essay Outline
85 Points: Essay
Total:______/100 Points
Please be Aware
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You cannot pass this essay if you do not cite
directly quoted support from your texts
You will receive a zero if you do not hand in
your cheat sheet with your essay
TRUST that your ideas are as incredible as
anyone else's and avoid risking plagiarism by
coming to your own conclusions and not
paraphrasing from the internet
Tips for Success
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Practice mapping out the flow of your essay
before your exam
Don’t underestimate the importance of a welldrawn outline. Not only is it worth 15 pts, but
it will help you clarify your ideas
Get a good sleep before coming to the exam!
Studies prove that a hazy mind will slow
down your processing and writing speed
The Cheat (Quotation) Sheet
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8.5 X 11 letter sheet
ONLY hand written quotations
Titles of text and themes ONLY as headlines
Citation on your cheat sheet – not on the essay
Record citation information correctly
Can include the speaker of the quote (but not
any context) i.e.: Macbeth- “
NO OTHER WRITING OR NOTES ALLOWED
The Cheat Sheet Exemplar
Macbeth
Power
The Color Purple
"Fair is foul and foul is fair.“ (1.1.10)
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,
The instruments of darkness tell us truths."
(1.3.122-123)
"Stars, hide your fires:
Let not light see my black and deep desires:
The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be
Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see."
(1.5.50-53)
Power
"He start to choke me, saying You better shut up
and git used to it. But I don't never git used to it.
now I feels sick every time I be the one to cook."
(p. 11)
Role of Women
"Fair is foul and foul is fair.“ (1.1.10)
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,
The instruments of darkness tell us truths."
(1.3.122-123)
"Stars, hide your fires:
Let not light see my black and deep desires:
The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be
Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see."
(1.5.50-53)
Etc..
Plan to write at least 3 quotations for
each course theme where you find
connections between, Macbeth, your
novel and a third piece of text.
You want to have several
options when constructing
your essay after you have
seen the quotations.
Another Cheat Sheet Exemplar
Power
Macbeth
Novel
Poem
"Fair is foul and foul is fair.“ (1.1.10)
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,
The instruments of darkness tell us
truths."
(1.3.122-123)
"Stars, hide your fires:
Let not light see my black and deep
desires:
The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be
Which the eye fears, when it is done, to
see."
(1.5.50-53)
Role of
Women
Suffering
The Outline
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You must write out your thesis statement with
reference to your three supporting arguments
You should not re-write your quotations, only
include your main points
You must use at least three points for each
body paragraph on your outline (you do not
have to fill in every bullet point)
A) Introduction
Lead or Hook: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Three works with authors:
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Thesis statement: _____________________________________________________________________________
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B) Body Paragraphs
- use brief, point form ideas
Work #1 ______________________– list points with proof for each point
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Work #2 _______________________– list points with proof for each point
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Work #3_________________________ – list points with proof for each point
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C) Conclusion