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1 This booklet contains questions for: Section Task Weighting G Writing: Series of Paragraphs 12 % H Writing: Use of Conventions 5 % I Reading: Real Life Narrative 11 % J Reading: Dialogue 7 % K Writing: Short Writing Task 6 % L Reading: Graphic Text 7 %

2 Section G Long Writing Task: Writing a Series of Paragraphs Weighting 12% This task is a five-paragraph opinion essay. It is scored out of 60 for topic development, and 40 for Use of Conventions. Read the question, then decide on what position you will take. Do not sit on the fence. Take one side of the argument. Use the rough notes section to scaffold your essay. Clearly state your opinion in your introductory and concluding paragraphs. State your three points in your introductory paragraph. In your three body paragraphs, support your opinion with relevant details. Briefly restate your three points in your concluding paragraph. Indent each paragraph. Use transition words and linking expressions. Proofread your essay for use of conventions.

3 Section H Writing: Use of Conventions Weighting 5% This section tests your use of writing conventions (syntax, spelling, grammar, punctuation). This is a standalone section because there is no reading selection that accompanies it. Simply read the questions, then rule out any answers that are incorrect.

4 Section I Reading: Real Life Narrative Weighting 11% This section asks you to read about a significant time in someone s life.

5 Scan the first and last paragraphs to get a sense of what the story is about. If you don t understand a word, use context clues, word prefixes, suffixes and roots; go back to the selection and look for clues by reading the sentence before and after it.

6 Answering Multiple-Choice Questions Make sure you know what the question is asking. If you don t understand a word, use context clues, word prefixes, suffixes and roots; go back to the selection and look for clues by reading the sentence before and after it. When answering multiple choice questions, read the four answers and eliminate any answers that are incorrect.

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8 Section J Reading: Dialogue Weighting 7% This section asks you to read a conversation between two or more people. Pay attention to who is talking. Note that each new paragraph indicates a change of speaker. The numbers at the side indicate the paragraph number

9 Make sure you know what the question is asking. If you don t understand a word, use context clues, word prefixes, suffixes and roots; go back to the selection and look for clues by reading the sentence before and after it. When answering multiple choice questions, read the four answers and eliminate any answers that are incorrect. Each Open-Response question is scored out of 30. Go back to the reading selection to find specific and relevant details. For each response in your answer booklet, fill in all 6 lines.

10 Section K Writing: Short Writing Task Weighting 6% The Short Wring task is scored out of 30 for Topic Development, and 20 for Use of Conventions. This is a standalone section because there is no reading selection that accompanies it. This writing task tests your ability to demonstrate three skills: developing a main idea, organizing information, and using conventions. Reread the question to make sure you know what it is asking. Use your own knowledge and experience to answer the question. Write complete sentences. Reread your response and correct any errors.

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12 Section L Reading: Graphic Text Weighting 7% This selection includes information through graphic features, such as charts, maps, diagrams, timetables, or illustrations.

13 Read the title and headings first. Then look at the graphics or pictures. Finally read all of the text to understand how the text and graphics connect. Make sure you know what the question is asking. If you don t understand a word, use context clues, word prefixes, suffixes and roots; go back to the selection and look for clues by reading the sentence before and after it. When answering multiple choice questions, read the four answers and eliminate any answers that are incorrect.

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