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.
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47 comments:

  1. MarcellaJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Sounds good. Are the sections timed?
    ~Marcella

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  2. GreerJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM

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

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  3. Andre BJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM

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

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  4. ReedJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM

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

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  5. lizrose3January 9, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I read everything and printed the review stuff, thanks.

    -Elizabeth C.

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  6. HannahJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    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

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  7. EmilyJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:13 PM

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

    -Emily

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    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

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  9. JulieJanuary 10, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    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

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  10. Olivia W.January 10, 2009 at 11:06 AM

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

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  11. KatharineJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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

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  12. LinneaJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM

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  13. LinneaJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    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

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  14. KatherineJanuary 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    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

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  15. Austin DummerJanuary 10, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    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

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  16. LeahJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    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?

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  17. Rebecca S.January 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM

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

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  18. JohnJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I read the blog and Edline.
    -John

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  19. SarahJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    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

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  20. AimeeJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    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

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  21. MaxJanuary 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

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

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  22. HannahJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    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.

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  23. keenstersJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    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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  24. keenstersJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM

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  25. JNJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    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

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  26. KMPJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:50 AM

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

    Kshitij

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  27. Nick BlogJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I read the blog. Thanks,
    Nick

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  28. MargaretJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    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

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  29. M. M.January 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM

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

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  30. MichaelaJanuary 11, 2009 at 1:48 PM

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

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  31. AlliJanuary 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM

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

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  32. SamJanuary 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM

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

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  33. katieJanuary 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM

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

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  34. JenniJanuary 11, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    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

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  35. CharlieJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:20 PM

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

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  36. GretaJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM

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

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  37. Linnea C.January 11, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    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

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  38. EmmaJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:39 PM

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

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  39. HaileyJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:04 PM

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

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  40. HaileyJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:06 PM

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

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  41. HaileyJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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

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  42. ALEXAJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    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

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  43. Anna CJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM

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

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  44. colin kJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:10 PM

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

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  45. Scott HaidetJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:16 PM

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

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  46. Scott HaidetJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:32 PM

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

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  47. Gabbie (:January 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM

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

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