Friday, January 9, 2009

El Fin

FINAL EXAM

Please read the message below, review the comments on Edline in the folder entitled, "Final Exam Documents, and then COMMENT ON THIS POST (5 Points) indicating that you have read and understand what is on the final.

If you have a question, you should add that. I will compile a list of frequently asked questions for Monday.

For example:
Hi Ms. Jarrett! I understand what will be on the final.
What can I do to best prepare for the Much Ado section of the exam?
Sam Hr. 5-Enriched 10
(or check out Marcella's comment--she commented only 30 minutes after receiving the assignment!!)

Final Exam: All necessary documents are on Edline.

PART A:
Vocabulary (25-50 points)As previously mentioned, there will be a vocabulary section on the final. It will consist of 25-50 multiple choice questions (matching, fill-ins).In order to prepare, you should review your flash cards.All vocabulary lists are available on Edline.

PART B:
Much Ado About Nothing (25-50 points)There will be 2-3 short answer questions on the play that will require 2 or 3 paragraphs each. There will also be some quote analysis.

PART C:
Cumulative Essay (100 points)You will write a cumulative essay (with introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion) that encompasses the works of literature we’ve studied this semester based on a prompt that will be given to you the day of the final..
Literature
The Iliad– Homer
The Odyssey – Homer
All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy
All My Sons - Arthur MillerFilm
O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Coen Brothers
On the Waterfront – Elia Kazan

You are allowed to use your original, handwritten review sheets (Edline) on the day of the final.
**Typed or photocopied review sheets may not be used during the final exam.

47 comments:

Marcella said...

Sounds good. Are the sections timed?
~Marcella

Greer said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett I read the blog and edline. Thanks!
-Greer.

Andre B said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett I read the blog thanks, and how can I study for the cumalitive essay part?
-Andre aka Dre aka Not-Kshitij

Reed said...

I read the blog and printed out the sheets on edline so I have it all. Thank you
-Reed

lizrose3 said...

I read everything and printed the review stuff, thanks.

-Elizabeth C.

Hannah said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett! I read the blog and understand everything but what is the best way to study for the cumulative essay?

Thanks- Hannah Pd. 5

Emily said...

I read the informatino and printed out the review sheets. Thanks!

-Emily

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Jarrett,
Read the sheets, and am up to speed on whats on the final. It's a TON and I'll be coming into to ask questions frequently. THANKS

Maggie

Julie said...

Hi Ms. Jarrett. I read through all of your notes that explains the material that will be on the final. Can we only use notes that are on the sheets on edline for the final?
-Julie

Olivia W. said...

I understand what is on the final and I've been to edline to get the review sheets. thanks!
-Olivia

Katharine said...

I read everything and I understand whats on the final. Thanks!

Linnea said...
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Linnea said...

Ms. Jarrett-
I read all the documents for the final. What are the best ways to study for the Much Ado About Nothing and Cumulative Essay portions?
-Linnea Hr.5 Enriched 10

Katherine said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett. I read the blog and printed out the sheets on edline. Are there significant points from each of the works we've read this year that we should keep in mind for the cumulative essay?

-Katherine Pappas Hr. 5 Enriched English 10

Austin Dummer said...

Hi Mrs Jarett! I read the blog and somewhat understand everything. One question I have is, "How can I prepare myself for the essay because of the numerous possible prompts.
-Austin

Leah said...

HI,
I have read the blog post and understand the final.
For the vocab, will the questions be fill in the blank for sentences or knowing the definitions?

Rebecca S. said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett. I've checked the blog and edline and understand what's on the final. Thanks!
-Rebecca p.4

John said...

I read the blog and Edline.
-John

Sarah said...

Hi Mrs. Jarret. I read all of the final review documents. What should I do to get ready for the cumulative essay?
-Sarah Hr.5 Enriched 10

Aimee said...

Hi Mrs. Jarret, I have read the blog and printed the documents. What is the best way to study for the cumulative essay, and will we need to include quotes in that essay?

-Aimee. Hour 5

Max said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett, I read the blog and printed the documents on Edline.

Hannah said...

hello! I have read the blog and understand what is on the final. Will the much ado section be mostly comprehensive?
-hannah w. hr 4.

keensters said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett, I have read the final information, and I'm planning on printing off the review sheets from edline when I have the chance to stay after school!
Thanks,
Makeena

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JN said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett. I checked the blog and I have the sheets. I was also wondering what would be the best way to study for vocabulary. Thanks.
-Jim

KMP said...

Is the essay going to be comprehensive, or some other format (such as character comparison etc.)?

Kshitij

Nick Blog said...

I read the blog. Thanks,
Nick

Margaret said...

Mrs. Jarrett,
I have read the blog and understand. I was just wondering though, with the review card, it that like a sheet you give us or is it just a piece of paper we can write what ever we want on?
Thanks!
Margaret Lobeck- Hour 4 Enriched 10

M. M. said...

Got it. Thanks Ms. Jarrett!
--Mattie Kim 4th Hour

Michaela said...

Thank you Mrs. Jarrett. I've read the thins you've put up for the final.

Alli said...

Mrs. Jarrett
I read the blog and looked on edline. i understand what will be on the final! thanks -Alli Stark (4)

Sam said...

I read the blog and the edline documents. Will we have any sort of in class review time for the final?
thanks!
Sam

katie said...

Hey Mrs. Jarrett! I read the blog and understand everything that will be on the final. Thanks!
-Katie (5th hour)

Jenni said...

Hey Mrs. Jarrett I understand what will be on the final. Are we goig to need to use quotes on the short answers for Much Ado About Nothing?

-Hr. 6 Jenni Elli

Charlie said...

I understand what you have posted, but can you give us some sample prompts for the cumulative essay?
-Charlie

Greta said...

Hello, I also understand what will be on the final.
thanks very much. :]
Greta Hr. 5-Enriched 10

Linnea C. said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett! I think I am clear of everything, the only question I might ask would be: Is the cumaltive essay going to be an essay about a question, or more just about the literature as a whole? or themes?

Thank you!
Linnea

Emma said...

hi mrs. jarrett i read the blog and understand. what is the best way to review for the cumulative essay?
thanks
Emma R

Hailey said...

Hey Mrs Jarrett,
I read the blog and looked at everything on edline for the final and it all makes sense. Thanks.
-Hailey

Hailey said...

Hey Mrs Jarrett,
I read the blog and everything on edline for the final. It all makes sense. Thanks!
-Hailey

Hailey said...

Hey Mrs. Jarrett,
I have read the blog and everything on edline for the final. It all makes sense. Thanks!
-Hailey

ALEXA said...

Hi Mrs. Jarrett! I read the stuff, but I still have two questions.
The first is the same as Marcella's. What parts are timed? and also how many riview sheets do we get?

Thanks.
Alexa

Anna C said...

Hi Mrs Jarrett. I finally understand what's going to be on the final! Who knows... it might be fun? Thanks!
-Anna

colin k said...

Hi mrs. Jarret I read the blog and printed everything out. Thanks.
-colin

Scott Haidet said...

I have read all the documents. How should we study for everything?
I already know how to study for the vocabulary section.

Scott Haidet said...

I read the documents. I was wondering how I should study for the final. I already know how to study for the vocab.

Gabbie (: said...

i read and understand th blog.
i already did most of the sheets.
-Gabbie hour 5 enriched