Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The following is the format for the Pre-Advanced Placement English I Final Examination:

Vocabulary 1-50
sentence structure 51-70
simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
pronouns (case) nominative and objective 71-90
Jane Eyre 91-110
A Tale of Two Cities 111-130
Romeo and Juliet 131-150

Study the vocabulary (synonyms) that was given two weeks ago (75 words).
Sentence structure practice is in the grammar workbook.
Pronouns (case) practice sheets are in the grammar workbook (166-170).
Study notes for Jane Eyre, A Tale of Two Cities, and Romeo and Juliet; there will be no literary devices on the final exam.

Monday, May 17, 2010

This Week at a Glance (May 17-21)

Monday
the final exam essay
Tuesday
pronouns (case = nominative and objective) + vocabulary
I will check my words with yours to make certain that you have access to all of the words that are needed for the final examination.
Wednesday - Friday
study sessions
Bring notes/books for this course as well as other courses; you will not be allowed to go to the locker to retrieve these items.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Next Week at a Glance (May 10-14)

Monday and Tuesday
Laying the Foundation Examination (thirty minutes each day)

Format for the Objective Portion of the Final Examination
Vocabulary (50-60 words)
Sentence Structure (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences)
Jane Eyre
A Tale of Two Cities
Romeo and Juliet

The final examination essay is scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2010; the prompt will focus on
Romeo and Juliet.