Lesson Two - Part B: reading

Introduction

Lesson Three - Part B Prep
Duration - 1 block (1 x 80 min + homework)

"It is not good enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well." -- Rene Descartes

Your final exam in ELA 10-1 will be written in TWO parts. "Part A" is the written response, in which you will complete two writing assignments. "Part B" is a reading comprehension exam, which involves reading several texts and answering multiple choice questions about them.

As the time draws nearer to write Part B of your ELA 10-1 Final Exam, you need to take a close look at the exam. 

Resources

Documents

what to expect on "Part B"
multiple choice strategies
PPT - preparing for Part B

VIDEO

Lesson

Read the document which outlines what to expect on Part B of your final exam. (Resources page)

Read the document which presents general multiple choice strategies. (Resources page)

REVIEW the following:

• poetry notes (U1L3)
• short story notes(U1L4)
• non-fiction notes (U1L5)
• visuals notes (U1L2)
• drama notes (U3L5.1)
• LITERARY TERMS PPT created in U1L6

VIEW the tutorial on Reading Comprehension strategies.

Assignment

(45 marks)

Read the documents in this lesson and review the notes and your PPT of literary terms from Unit One.
Watch the tutorial on the strategies for writing a Reading Comprehension Exam.
Write the U5L2 Part B Prep Quiz.

There is no password associated with this quiz.
You are allowed only ONE attempt.
Feedback will be given immediately after EACH question - click on "check" after each.
Click on "submit" once you have completed all 18 questions.

You may use your notes as you write.

Conclusion

The more aware you are of what to expect on an exam, the better you are able to prepare, leaving you far less anxious about what you will face. Good luck on all of your final exams!