Semester I Review
Format is multiple choice and one composition (character analysis).
VOCABULARY
Lists one through six of adjectives and verbs
RESEARCH AND MEDIA CENTER
1. Evaluation techniques of internet sites
2. Methods of narrowing internet searches
3. Aspects of Literary Reference Center, database
4. Bibliographical entry guidelines for print source
5. Considerations of domains, Google, and wikis
6. Direct quotation vs. paraphrase
7. Guidelines for when to choose direct quotations and how to cite within sentence
8. Punctuation of titles-quotation marks vs. underlining/italics
COMPOSITION
1. Elements of a body paragraph and purpose of each
2. Rule of quotation use: introduction, quotation, and analysis
3. Designs of paragraphs and organizational patterns
4. Guidelines for an effective topic sentence/ thesis statement
5. Miscellaneous rules for commas, numbers, usage (misused words)
MYTHOLOGY-use your summer notebook, your test, and your flash cards
1. Principal gods-Greek and Roman names-characteristics and realms-12 principal and earth gods
2. Lesser gods—identification (flash cards)
3. Characteristics of a Greek hero and facts about the following: Jason, Perseus, Theseus, and Hercules
4. Myth types such as pure, heroic saga, and folk tale—characteristics and examples
5. Creation myths
SHORT STORY-review notes for plot details and inferences
1. “The Necklace” and “The Jewels” (Maupassant)
2. “The Sniper” (O’Flaherty)
3. “The Most Dangerous Game” (Connell)
4. “Marigolds” (Collier)
5. “The Birds” (du Maurier)
6. “The Cask of Amontillado” (Poe)
7. “The Scarlet Ibis” (Hurst)
SILAS MARNER
1. Plot details and character development (review questions)
2. Mary Ann Evans’ life and comparison to Silas
LITERAY TERMS-complete definitions and application recognition
1. Symbol
6. Elements of plot
2. Irony
7. Point of View
3. Theme
8. Foreshadow
4. Characterization (types and how)
9. Allusion
5. Metaphor/ simile
10. Flashback
Suggested steps for review.
1. Begin gathering and organizing all materials NOW.
2. For any weak areas or lack of materials, address IMMEDIATELY.
3. Create a timeline for addressing/ studying the above categories in intervals and noting any gaps in information or understanding.
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Create practice questions of short answer or list, not multiple choice, and use old tests as guides. Although the test is multiple choice, your
study method should be recalling of facts, not recognizing.
Form study groups to review and share questions.