Montgomery County Public Schools English 7 Semester B Exam Review FORMAT Three Readings, including a poem a visual a narrative piece an excerpt from a play by Shakespeare Twenty–five Selected Response Items (SRs) Students will be required to

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analyze language and text structure to interpret meaning of text. determine the meaning of words and shades of meaning by using context. develop inferences about characterization, motivation, and other plot elements. develop inferences about the author’s purposeful use of language and form. develop inferences about the main idea, theme, or author’s perspective. identify and explain the author’s use of language devices in poetry and prose.

determine tone based on the language of a text. apply course terms to interpret poetry and prose. summarize important ideas and messages in literary text. identify errors in grammar and usage. use given rules to correct errors in grammar and usage. revise sentences to improve sentence structure and achieve greater clarity of expression.

One Written Response Students will be required to respond to the following:

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explain how Shakespeare uses language in his writing.

One Multi-paragraph Essay Students will be required to • compare the speaker in two different texts.

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English 7 Semester B Exam Review PREPARATION Review Course Terms • •

Review definitions and concepts of course terms. Apply course terms to texts and writing assignments.

Review Notes, Assessments, and Other Student Resource Pages • • • • •

Review close reading strategies and discussions about the author’s purposeful use of language devices. Read and consider journal entries. Review characteristics of narrative texts. Review characteristics of poetry. Review characteristics of expository texts.

Review Portfolio • • • • • • •

Read, analyze, and evaluate paragraphs, essays, and other papers. Review rubrics used for writing and speaking, including the Scoring Guide for Writing and 6-Traits rubrics. Review how to use various graphic organizers to plan writing. Review the process of editing and revising writing. Review strategies for organizing and writing paragraph and multi-paragraph responses. Review strategies for developing essays. Review strategies for using quotations and paraphrased ideas.

Make a List of Texts Read during the Semester • • • •

List titles, authors, and important ideas about the context and form of each text. List important characters, events, motives, and other plot elements for each text. List vocabulary, multiple meaning words, and literary concepts related to each text. Consider how course terms apply to different genres and specific texts.

Review Grammar, Usage, and Sentence Structure Concepts • • • • • • • • •

dependent clauses subordinating clauses commas in complex sentences using transitions using quotation marks to embed quotations prepositional phrases compound sentences nouns, strong verbs usage of commonly confused or misused words a lot advice/advise bring/take loose/lose

their/there/they’re your/you’re

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English 7 Semester B Exam Review COURSE TERMS

Allusion

Inference

Annotation

Inflection

Appeal to emotions

Interpretation

Attribution

Irony

Audience

Metaphor

Bibliography

Monologue

Characterization o Dynamic o Static Citation

Mood

6–Traits of Writing o Ideas & Development o Organization o Voice o Word Choice o Sentence Fluency o Conventions Skimming and scanning

Oral History

Subplot

Paraphrasing

Subtext

Persuasion

Supporting details

Plagiarism

Symbolism

Plot structure o Exposition o Inciting incident o Conflict o Rising action o Climax o Falling action o Denouement o Resolution Point of view

Text features

Claim Concluding statement Connotation Context Denotation Dialogue Drama o Act o Scene Elements of comedy Figurative language o Alliteration o Personification o Simile Figure of speech

Portfolio Pun Quotation Satire

Foreshadowing

Self-reflection

Genre

Setting

Imagery

Textual support Thesis statement Theme Tone Transition words Visual literacy Voice Writing Purposes o Argument o Creative-Reflective o Textual Analysis o Research-Synthesis Methods of development o Cause-Effect o Comparison-Contrast o Exemplification o Problem-Solution

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English 7 Semester B Exam Review ASSESSED INDICATORS General Reading Processes

1.D.1—

Develop and apply vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts.

3.A.2—

Analyze text features to facilitate understanding of literary texts.

1.D.3—

Understand, acquire, and use new vocabulary.

3.A.3—

Analyze elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding and interpretation.

1.E.1—

Apply comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of texts, including traditional print and electronic texts.

3.A.4—

Analyze elements of poetry to facilitate understanding and interpretation.

3.A.5—

Use strategies to prepare for reading (before reading).

Analyze elements of drama to facilitate understanding and interpretation.

3.A.6—

Use strategies to make meaning from text (during reading).

Analyze important ideas and messages in literary texts.

3.A.7—

Use strategies to demonstrate understanding of the text (after reading).

Analyze the author’s purposeful use of language in literary texts.

3.A.8—

Read critically to evaluate literary texts.

1.E.2— 1.E.3— 1.E.4—

Comprehension of Informational Texts

2.A.1—

Apply comprehension skills by selecting, reading, and interpreting a variety of grade-appropriate print and non-print informational texts, including electronic media.

Writing 4.A.1—

4.A.2—

Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers and speakers. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade.

2.A.2—

Analyze text features to facilitate understanding of informational texts.

2.A.3—

Apply knowledge of organizational patterns of informational texts to facilitate understanding.

4.A.3—

Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers.

2.A.4—

Analyze important ideas and messages in informational texts.

4.A.7—

Locate, retrieve, and use information from various sources to accomplish a purpose.

2.A.5—

Analyze purposeful use of language in informational texts.

2.A.6—

Read critically to evaluate informational texts.

Comprehension of Literary Texts

3.A.1—

Apply comprehension skills by reading and analyzing a variety of self-selected and assigned literary texts.

Language Conventions

5.A.2— Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language. 5.B.2—

Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language.

5.C.2—

Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language.

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Scoring Guide for Writing Score of 5 This response demonstrates consistent mastery, although it may have minor errors. This response  effectively states and develops a claim, provides strong insights, and uses well-chosen detail to achieve its purpose.  is well organized, focused, and coherent.  uses language and vocabulary purposefully.  varies sentence structure skillfully.  is generally free of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Score of 4 This response demonstrates adequate mastery with occasional lapses in quality. This response  states and develops a claim, exhibits sound thinking, and uses appropriate supporting detail.  is generally organized, focused, and coherent.  generally uses language and vocabulary effectively.  demonstrates some variety in sentence structure.  may have some errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Score of 3 This response demonstrates partial mastery, but it has one or more flaws. This response  states and develops a claim but needs more consistent thinking and supporting detail.  sometimes lacks organization, focus, and coherence.  generally uses language coherently, but some word choices are vague or inappropriate.  has little variety in sentence structure or has some sentence errors.  may contain a number of errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Score of 2 This response demonstrates little mastery and is marred by one or more weaknesses. This response  has a vague or limited claim, weak thinking, and inappropriate or insufficient supporting detail.  is poorly organized, lacking focus and coherence.  uses limited language and vocabulary or incorrect word choice.  demonstrates simplistic or incorrect sentence structure.  contains errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that sometimes hamper meaning. Score of 1 This response demonstrates a lack of mastery and serious flaws. This response  does not state or develop a claim and provides little, if any, supporting detail.  is disorganized, rambling, or incoherent.  has numerous errors in vocabulary and use of language.  has serious flaws in sentence structure.  contains numerous errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that consistently hamper meaning. Score of 0 No response or a response that is completely irrelevant will receive a score of zero. 5 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS • ENGLISH 7 • ©2012 MCPS