Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
100
Characterization:
Is this an example of DIRECT or INDIRECT characterization?
The students are excited for summer break.
DIRECT
100
Inferencing:
If you see your neighbor putting carved pumpkins, ghost decorations, and a candy bowl on their porch, what can you infer?
It can be inferred that this neighbor is celebrating Halloween.
100
Thesis Statements:
What is the correct location (which paragraph & which sentence) for a Thesis Statement?
The LAST sentence of the INTRODUCTION paragraph
100
Extreme Language/Propaganda:
Name two example words/terms that are considered "Extreme Language"
-Always
-Never
-All
-None
-Everyone
-No-one
200
Setting:
Which of the following is an accurate description of the SETTING of The Great Gatsby?
A. "Roaring Twenties" backdrop, with traveling circus trains
B. "Roaring Twenties" backdrop, with fancy parties and luxurious homes
C. "The Great Depression" backdrop, with traveling circus trains
D. "The Great Depression" backdrop, with fancy parties and luxurious homes
B. "Roaring Twenties" backdrop, with fancy parties and luxurious homes
200
Compare & Contrast:
TRUE or FALSE?
Both The Great Gatsby & Water for Elephants showcased prohibition.
TRUE
200
Poetry Techniques:
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
A simile is a comparison that uses "like" or "as".
A metaphor is a comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as".
200
Text Structures [Non-Fic]:
What Text Structure would a list of directions from your house to CAP be considered?
A. Description/List
B. Time Order/Sequence
B. Time Order/Sequence
[For directions, it matters what order you follow the steps in]
300
Conflict:
What are the four types of CONFLICT?
Character vs...
Character vs...
Character vs...
Character vs...
Character vs... CHARACTER
Character vs... SELF
Character vs... NATURE
Character vs... SOCIETY
300
Author's Purpose:
Which of the following was Arthur Laurents' intent/inspiration for writing West Side Story?
A. To create a play to accompany his fun, catchy show tunes.
B. To create a more modern version of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, with religious divides instead of feuding families.
C. To scare Americans into an exaggerated portrayal of gang violence (propaganda!)
D. To create a more modern version of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, with rival/racial gangs instead of feuding families.
D. To create a more modern version of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, with rival/racial gangs instead of feuding families.
300
Drama Elements:
TRUE or FALSE?
Plays typically have a few SCENES, which are further divided into many ACTS.
FALSE
[Plays typically have a few ACTS, which are further divided into many SCENES.]
300
Text Features/Graphics & Data [Non-Fic]:
Match the type of graph to the correct data set.
A. Bar Graph B. Line Graph C. Pie Chart
1. A graph/chart representing the percentage of people who prefer waking up early over sleeping in.
2. A graph/chart showing how many students signed up for each elective.
3. A graph/chart demonstrating how movie popularity trends have changed over the past 3 years.
1. C. Pie Chart
2. A. Bar Graph
3. B. Line Graph
400
Historical Context:
Give an example of characters reflecting the time period (1930s/The Great Depression/prohibition) in the novel Water for Elephants
Examples:
-Jacob's parents accepting "beans and eggs" as veterinary bill payments
-Jacob's parents loosing their home/taking out a mortgage to pay for his college tuition; banks failing
-Various characters working, for very little pay, on a traveling circus
-Illegal bootlegged alcohol being served on the train/in speakeasies
400
Non-Fiction Analysis:
Explain the concept of "whitewashing", as shown in the 1961 West Side Story movie & explained via articles/actor interviews.
"Whitewashing" is when white actors are cast for non-white character roles. Often times, these white actors have their appearances altered with heavy makeup and wigs.
[It's racist.]
400
Tone & Mood:
Which of the following does NOT match the PESSIMISTIC mood that Fitzgerald created in The Great Gatsby?
A. The idea that wealthy people are careless, most obviously shown through Tom & Daisy Buchanan's reckless actions
B. The idea that poor people are forever stuck in their economic struggles, most obviously shown through George & Myrtle Wilson and their "Valley of Ashes" apartment
C. The idea that good people with moral values do exist, most obviously shown through Nick Carraway's honest character
D. The idea that social connections/reputations are all that matters, most obviously shown through Jay Gatsby deceiving everyone (by hiding his true background)
C. The idea that good people with moral values do exist, most obviously shown through Nick Carraway's honest character
400
Bias & Rhetoric:
Give definitions/explanations for both "Bias" & "Rhetoric"
BIAS:
Prejudice in favor of or against something, usually in an unfair way.
RHETORIC:
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
500
Theme:
Explain how ONE of the following THEMES was shown in the paired texts:
-American Dream in The Great Gatsby
-Family Roles in Water for Elephants
-Racism in West Side Story
-American Dream and The Great Gatsby:
Gatsby's fake persona represented American Dream ideals, such as the beliefs that anything is possible with hard work & that family status does not define you.
-Family Roles in Water for Elephants:
Several of the major characters (Jacob, Marlena, Walter, & Camel) saw the traveling circus as a replacement for their lacking biological families.
-Racism in West Side Story:
The rival gangs/ NYC neighborhoods (Jets & Sharks) are clearly divided by race; younger characters mimic the racist behaviors of their parents/adults.
500
Point of View:
Match the examples to the various view points:
A. First Person B. Third Person-Limited
C. Second Person D. Third Person-Omniscient
1. Feeling lost and confused, she asked her neighbor for directions. When the neighbor saw her turn down the wrong street, he worried to himself that she would be late to her destination.
2. I am looking forward to summer vacation.
3. He woke up from his dream feeling disoriented.
4. For the cookies to turn out right, you just have to follow the recipe.
1. D. Third Person-Omniscient
2. A. First Person
3. B. Third Person-Limited
4. C. Second Person
500
Poetry Techniques:
The eye-glasses billboard in The Great Gatsby's "Valley of Ashes" is described as giving off a creepy feeling, as if people are constantly being watched by the advertisement (see quotes below). What poetic device is Fitzgerald using?
"But [those] eyes, dimmed a little by many paintless days under sun and rain, brood on over the solemn dumping ground…"
"...we walked back a hundred yards along the road under Doctor Eckleburg's persistent stare."
" 'Terrible place, isn't it,' said Tom, exchanging a frown with Doctor Eckleburg."
Personification
Giving human characteristics (like the ability to see) to inanimate objects (such as billboards).
500
Ethos/Logos/Pathos:
Explain how this Nivea advertisement, featuring Rihanna, uses all three Rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Logos, & Pathos).
ETHOS [credibility/trust]:
Rihanna is a celebrity endorsing/sponsoring a product. If Rihanna's fans trust her, they may be persuaded to buy Nivea lotion.
LOGOS [logic/facts]:
The ad's numerical inclusion of "100 years" is a form of logical persuasion. Facts & numbers are persuasive, and inarguable, to consumers.
PATHOS [emotion]:
Freebies can be a way to emotionally convince or persuade consumers. This ad promises that if you buy a Nivea lotion, you can get another product for free (which makes customers happy).
"Get skin to skin with a free tin"