Exam 1 Study Guide


Read through the tabs below to ensure you are adequately prepared for your Exam 1 Midterm.


You must bring your Between the Lines 11  textbook, and you are also encouraged to bring a dictionary and thesaurus. 

 Read the following selections from Between the Lines 11 in advance of your exam so you are familiar with them. These texts are addressed in the exam in reading comprehension multiple choice questions: 

  • "Fast Car", page 293

  • "Jamie", page 239

  • "the Kids Who Make It in from the Cold", page 334

  • "Rick Hansen: Still in Motion", page 101


Review the following information to ensure you are prepared for the visual response requirement on Exam 1.







Exam One consists of three sections:

  • Part A: Multiple-Choice Items (25 marks): Respond to 25 multiple-choice questions based  on content of Modules 1 & 2

  • Part B: Visual Analysis and Plan (20 marks):
    • Analyze one of four visuals using a "What? So What? Now What?" chart. Be detailed, and remember to note evidence from the image to support your ideas.

    • Plan an outline for a written response in which you introduce your main idea, select specific supporting details to develop your discussion, and conclude your response. 
  • Part C: Visual Response (40 marks): Write a polished response to the visual, using a five-paragraph format. 


       Total Marks:    /85


If you have any questions, please contact your lead teacher.  This exam, based on content in Instruction Workbooks 1 to 4 (Module 1 & 2)  of this course, is to be completed in two hours and is worth 15% of your course mark.

This exam requires a supervisor and will be obtained for you by your facilitator, school, or the lead teacher of your course.