1. CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam

2. Discover the power of custom layouts CAHSEE FAQS: Overview Testing Dates: MARCH 12 & 13 (TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY) Passing both sections of the CAHSEE is a diploma requirement for all students in California

3. Discover the power of custom layouts CAHSEE website “Testing and Accountability” Tab California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Link www.cde.ca.gov Counseling

4. What should you know about the CAHSEE?

5. Discover the power of custom layouts CAHSEE Test Composition CAHSEE Math Exam 92 Multiple Choice Questions CAHSEE English Language Arts 79 Multiple Choice Questions 1 Essay Question

6. Discover the power of custom layouts ELA Breakdown 45 points = Reading passage questions 15 points = Writing Conventions 12 points = Writing Strategies 18 points = Writing a short essay

7. What Exactly is on the CAHSEE? Approximately 72 multiple choice questions about reading and writing strategies One essay response question The nitty-gritty: You have to be correct on a little more than half of the questions (including a passing essay score) in order to pass. You a have to have about a 70% to be marked “Proficient” on the test.

8. Discover the power of custom layouts CAHSEE: ELA PORTION

9. CAHSEE Writing Writing Application On the writing portion of the CAHSEE exam, you will be given a “Writing Task” which is one essay question. It is NOT timed. You may be asked to do one of the following: Biographical Narrative Expository Essay Response to Literature Persuasive Essay Business Letter

10. CAHSEE Sample Essay Prompts Biographical Narrative Expository Response to Literature Persuasive Business Letter

11. Biographical Narrative Tells the story from the life of a real person. Often, this type of CAHSEE essay question will ask you to write about someone who is important in your life.

12. Expository Essay Expository essays (also called compositions) are most often nonfiction, meaning that it deals with real people, things, events and places. The question may ask you to write about an important moment in history or technology, or a question about school.

13. Response to Literature You read a (literature) text and are asked to respond (write an essay) based on a question regarding that passage. This type of question asks that you first comprehend the text, then write about it. Make sure to include quotes to support ideas!

14. Persuasive Essay A persuasive essay (or composition) asks you to defend a position or argue for your side of an issue about which people disagree. Anticipate and respond to the counterargument. Remember to try and include a call to action in the conclusion. The readers want you to think about the other side of the argument and keep that in mind as you defend your ideas

15. Business Letter A Business Letter is a formal correspondence about a business related matter. When you’re writing a business letter, your purpose may be to apply for a job to complain to request information

16. Business Letter Requirements Parts: I. Heading: Your address & the date II. Inside Address: The reader’s name (spelled correctly) & address for example: Mr. Tom Key, Counselor Independence High School 1776 Educational Park Drive San Jose CA 95133 III. Salutation: (Notice the colon) Dear Sir or Madam: IV. Body: Purpose of the letter Usually 3 SHORT paragraphs V. Introduction: State your name and purpose (WHY) VI. Body: Explain what you want (WHAT) VII. Conclusion: Thank you & Contact Info/Number VIII. Complimentary closing: Sincerely, Yours truly, Yours sincerely, IX. Signature: Sign your letter personally, then type your name

17. Essay Reminders Always spend a few minutes before writing the essay to ________________. This can include the do-what chart, a bullet pointed outline, etc. HBIT TS => EX => CM => EX => CM => CS Restate thesis, summarize ideas, tie to society WRITE NEATLY***