Exam Two Study Guide

Make arrangements to complete Exam Two after reading the following study guide. This exam concerns all instruction in Module 3 and Module 4 (unit 5, 6, 7 & 8). Review all concepts, tutorials, text readings, self-assessments, and assignments.


Before the exam . . .

Read the following tutorials to prepare for Exam Two:
2. Read the following selections from Between the Lines 11 :
  • "Let Me Tell You about the Crime I Committed" by Sallie Tisdale, page 110

  • "Fear" by Anne Frank, page 4

  • "My Father Had Been Drinking", by William S. Pollack and Todd Shuster, page 337

  • "Mother Teresa: An Exemplary Life", editorial in Edmonton Journal , page 105

This exam is based on content in Instruction in Module 3 and Module 4 of this course. It is to be completed in 2.5 hours and is worth 25% of your course mark .

Note: This exam requires a supervisor.

If you are unsure of how to approach arranging a supervisor, talk to your school teacher, your lead teacher for the course, or your principal. You can write your exam in your school, or you can write your exam at the ADLC office nearest you.

You need your Between the Lines 11 textbook for the exam, and you are encouraged to bring a dictionary and thesaurus.

Exam Two consists of three sections:

  • Part A: Multiple-choice Items (25 marks)

    Answer 25 multiple-choice items based on the content of Modules 5, 6, 7 and 8.

  • Part B: Personal Response (45 marks)

    Develop an outline and a four- or five-paragraph response to a question, using support from one piece of literature studied in this course (traditional novel, graphic novel, play, film, article, or short story) and support from personal experience or observation.

  • Part C: Persuasive Writing (30 marks)

    Write a letter asking a specific group to take action regarding your recommendation about a controversial issue. You present your opinion based on information provided on the exam and personal experience, explain why action must be taken, and explain the consequences of not acting on the issue.

       

                                                If you have any questions, please contact your teacher.