1. High School Stand-Alone Items

2. 12Which sentence contains an example of personification? Ο A. The annoyed cat, curled up on his bed, gave a wide, cavernous yawn, and with a final glare to the noisy room, went back to sleep. Ο B. Like a neon rooster, the alarm clock fills my room each morning with a dreadful screech and sickening green light. Ο C. The sun winked from behind the bank of gray clouds. Ο D. Softly, slowly, the spider slipped behind the sofa. 12Which sentence contains an example of personification? Ο A. The annoyed cat, curled up on his bed, gave a wide, cavernous yawn, and with a final glare to the noisy room, went back to sleep. Ο B. Like a neon rooster, the alarm clock fills my room each morning with a dreadful screech and sickening green light. Ο C. The sun winked from behind the bank of gray clouds. Ο D. Softly, slowly, the spider slipped behind the sofa. Literary Analysis 05: Demonstrate understanding of literary elements and devices (genres; story elements such as plot, character and setting; simile; metaphor; alliteration; personification; problem/resolution) and graphic elements (Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)

3. 13Use the sentence below to answer the question. After tabulating the judges final scores for all the contestants, the principal proudly announced the winner of this years talent show. What does tabulating mean? _______________________ 13Use the sentence below to answer the question. After tabulating the judges final scores for all the contestants, the principal proudly announced the winner of this years talent show. What does tabulating mean? _______________________ Comprehension 04: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2) 1A 1-point response provides an accurate definition of tabulating. Example: Calculating Reasonable definitions may include, but are not limited to: A.Figuring B.Totaling C.Estimating D.Calculating

4. 14 Amber has chosen the construction of Egyptian pyramids as the topic for her research paper. Which of these books would be the best source of information for her paper? Ο A. Egyptian Geography: A Study of an Ancient Land Ο B. Egyptian Pharaohs: Growing Up as a Leader Ο C. Egyptian Society: An In-depth Look at Egypt. Ο D. Egyptian Architecture: Tombs and Treasures 14 Amber has chosen the construction of Egyptian pyramids as the topic for her research paper. Which of these books would be the best source of information for her paper? Ο A. Egyptian Geography: A Study of an Ancient Land Ο B. Egyptian Pharaohs: Growing Up as a Leader Ο C. Egyptian Society: An In-depth Look at Egypt. Ο D. Egyptian Architecture: Tombs and Treasures Analysis 08: Analyze usefulness of resources (Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)

5. 15 Read the paragraph below. Ive done my best. Nathaniel smiled to himself as he stapled the papers together for his geography report. All his hard work had finally paid off. He checked the papers one last time and carefully placed them in Mr. Richardsons turn-in box. Which word best describes Nathaniels attitude? Ο A. Proud Ο B. Critical Ο C. Nervous Ο D. Tranquil 15 Read the paragraph below. Ive done my best. Nathaniel smiled to himself as he stapled the papers together for his geography report. All his hard work had finally paid off. He checked the papers one last time and carefully placed them in Mr. Richardsons turn-in box. Which word best describes Nathaniels attitude? Ο A. Proud Ο B. Critical Ο C. Nervous Ο D. Tranquil Critical Thinking 09: Analyze authors purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion; authors point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices) (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)