English II
Mid Term Exam Study Sheet
What should you expect to be on the midterm exam? The exam, made up of 70 multiple choice questions and one essay response which will account for 10% of your overall grade.
How does this break down?
Vocabulary & Grammar – 30 multiple choice questions
Vocabulary: 15 questions
§ Synonyms & Antonym
§ Part of Speech
§ Definition/Usage
Grammar: 15 questions
§ Subject/Verb Agreement
§ Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
§ Run On/Fragmented Sentences
§ Word Usage
Literature – 15 multiple choice questions focusing on different aspects of both The Crucible & To Kill A Mockingbird
For example, we might ask: Which of the following characters said:
“I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart!”
And the answer is? ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
Cold Reads
You will be asked to read thee different types of literature and answer questions that require close reading and analysis of the text including:
§ Poetry – 5 multiple choice questions reflecting interpretation of a poem presented in the essay
§ Non- Fiction – 10 multiple choice questions requiring close reading techniques of the article
§ Fiction (short story) 10 multiple choice questions requiring close reading techniques of the story
Essay Question – The good news? Only one (1) essay question
The bad news? It’s worth 30 points of the overall exam score!
The topic of the essay question may focus on one or more of the themes of the novels, the symbols or motifs and what they represent to society, or the impact man has on society (either as an individual or as part of a community). Be sure to use your time to preplan your writing before beginning to write. The use of examples from the text(s) (ie. Quotes, paraphrasing scenes, reference to symbols or themes) will help your score! – hint, hint.
So…get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, read over your notes, study your vocabulary & grammar packets – and…
Good Luck!