Exam Details
How many days do you have to complete your Midterm?
3 Class Days (4.5 hours)
How many questions do you need to answer?
24
4 Texts
How many texts do you need to read for the Text Analysis response?
1 Text
Which writing utensils can you use on the exam?
Pen and Highlighter (NO PENCIL)
How many parts does the Midterm have?
3 Parts (Multiple Choice, Argument, Text Analysis)
How many points is the Multiple Choice section of the exam?
24
How many paragraphs should your argument essay be?
5 paragraphs
How many paragraphs should your response be?
3-4 paragraphs
What is not permitted during the exam?
Multiple Answers
Talking, Electronics, Etc.
Which part of the Midterm do we recommend you complete first?
The Argument Essay
How many texts do you need to read in the multiple choice section?
How many quotes should you include in your essay?
6 quotes with citations
How many quotes should you discuss in the text analysis?
At least 2
There are two common mistakes that guarantee an automatic fail on the argument essay. What are they?
Did not discuss 3 of the 4 texts
Did not discuss a counterclaim
Who will grade your Midterm exam?
Not us. Another English teacher will grade your essays.
What is Road-Mapping?
A strategy where you annotate the text based on what the questions ask for.
In an argument, what should your thesis sentence include?
Clear claim with supporting reasons
In a text analysis, what should your thesis sentence include?
The central idea and the writing strategy used to develop it.
Plagiarism
What do you do when you finish your exam?
Multiple Answers
Name one strategy (besides Road-Mapping) to help with multiple choice questions.
Multiple Answers
When the directions ask you to discuss "an alternate or opposing claim," what are they really asking for?
Counterclaim & Rebuttal
How many points is the text analysis essay?
8 points
How do you get help if you are struggling with the exam?
TRICK QUESTION - We cannot help you. Re-read the directions for clues.