Specimen Test Review 1/22/2017

Task Marks Criteria Assessed Criterion Marks Analyzing –Communications and Connections 50 A 30 B 10 D Producing Literary text – Creativity 35 C 15 Producing non-literary text - Perspective Total 120

Analyzing Task Analyze, then compare and contrast two unseen text extracts One written/One multimedia Short response questions focus on Extended Response question

Analyzing Task Assess your ability to: Analyze techniques used, giving justifications for your opinions (Criterion A) Organize your work in a coherent and logical manner (Criterion B) Produce text, demonstrating the ability to write in an appropriate register with grammatical accuracy (Criterion D)

Section 1: Sample Questions Create a plot diagram Interpret the writer’s use of language (style) Summarize paragraphs Identify the purpose and audience Identify the literary devices

Section 1: Compare and Contrast Be able to look at character, style or theme of 2 or 3 texts Be able to compare different elements, put similarities in one paragraph and difference in another

Compare and Contrast Essay Introduction Hook/introductory sentence Background information + brief summary – what texts will you talk about, character names and what the stories are about Thesis statement – what are you going to try to prove in the compare and contrast Body Need to follow PEEL – make your point in a topic sentence, explain it provide evidence and then link again to the topic sentence or to the next paragraph Should have 2 – 3 paragraphs One paragraph should look at similarities of two texts One paragraph should look at differences of two texts Conclusion Resay thesis and main points – include character and text names

Indirect Characterization In indirect characterization the writer shows you what the character is like by revealing: appearance actions words thoughts & feelings and the reactions of other characters.

Direct Characterization In direct characterization the writer tells you directly what the character is like. Betsy was a determined three year old, who knew what she wanted and often got her way, if she cried loudly enough.

Characterization Create a character profile for the speaker. Challenges or Conflicts Motivations How does the character develop and change over time? Something about her personality Evidence

Character Traits Humble Brave Courageous Serious Bookish Resourceful Stubborn Loyal Honest Rude Optimistic Determined Silly Smart Impatient Generous Confident Imaginative Carefree Sensitive Emotional Shy Clever loner

Irony The difference in a situation between what is expected and what actually happens Situational Irony – difference between what we expected to happen and what happens. Dramatic Irony - When the audience knows something that the character doesn’t Verbal Irony – Sarcasm

Producing literary text task A extended creative writing task, with a stimulus of two static images provided Assess your ability to: Organize your work in a coherent and logical manner (Criterion B) Produce a literary text which demonstrates imagination and sensitivity and an awareness of impact on your audience (Criterion C) Produce text, demonstrating your ability to write in an appropriate register with grammatical accuracy (Criterion D)

Journal/Diary Entry About Labels and Assumptions Write about something that you experienced, discuss your reaction, ask questions Talk about inward feelings and talk about outward events

Producing non-literary text task Extended non-literary writing task and it is connected to the global context focus for the session and year of study Assess your ability to: Organize your work in a coherent and logical manner (Criterion B) Produce a non-literary text which demonstrates imagination and sensitivity and an awareness of impact on your audience (Criterion C) Produce text, demonstrating your ability to write in an appropriate register with grammatical accuracy (Criterion D)

SPEECH FORMAT INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION Hook, attention getting sentence, statement, quote, question- engage the reader Greet the audience Establish who you are and why you are presenting this speech (the purpose) Tell your topic –write a thesis statement (a summary of what your speech is about) Explain the benefit to the audience BODY Begin paragraphs with a clear, concise topic sentence Use specific details or examples to support ideas CONCLUSION Summary of main points and thesis A personal comment with a call to action - leave reader feeling persuaded or at least challenged The speaker’s hope for the future Thank the audience

Rhetorical Analysis: Ethos, Logos, Pathos                                           Rhetorical Analysis: Ethos, Logos, Pathos Ethos – The speaker’s credibility or authority Logos – The facts and statistics used to help support the argument Pathos – the emotional appeal, vivid language, and sensory detail that supports an argument.

Takeaways B – Topic Sentence/Paragraphs What is the point of the paragraph? Topic sentences that state a clear point Ex: The Dust Bowl was a time of great hardship for people in the Depression-era United States

Takeaways C – Elements of a speech Greet the audience Introduce yourself Rhetorical Question Call to action (conclusion) Thank the audience

Takeaways D – Correct Register/Style Serious/Formal Sometimes informal is ok to make a connection with the audience (we’re all chickens here) Less absolutes (always, never)