SHORT STORIES: Close reading test

On August 13 you will be taking a close reading test in which Criteria A,B and D will be assessed.

In order to prepare for this test you must:

• Go over all the short stories in the language booklet (the ones we read together and the ones you read alone)

• Revise related concepts: genre, theme, context, plot, conflict, character, point of view, setting. Check out Appendix 1 in your Language Booklet (pages 38 to 42)

In the test you will get several fragments to analyse through "close reading". You will be expected to focus on the above concepts.

Click on the links below to see the type of questions you can get

Structure
Theme
Characterization
How to annotate the text
Types of questions
Sample question and answer (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT because you can compare weaker and stronger answers and learn how to get best marks!!)

GRAMMAR TEST 2nd Term

Criterion D: Using language Maximum: 8 

At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i. use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of expression
ii. write and speak in a register and style that serve the context and intention
iii. use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation
iv. spell (alphabetic languages), write (character languages) and pronounce with accuracy
v. use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques.

On August 15 you will be taking a test which will assess strands i, iii and iv of this criterion.

In order to practice for it here are a few links you can use

 . Word formation exercises. (exercises 1 to 5)
   Multiple choice cloze (exercises 1 to 5)
   Open cloze (exercises 1 to 5)
   Key word transformation (all the exercises)