Semester+1+exam


 * Semester 1 Assessments!**


 * CONTENT**


 * Vocabulary review: lessons 1-18**

Try these ideas to help you review:
 * know the parts of speech and meanings for these words
 * be able to pronounce them and use them correctly in a sentence
 * **Red-yellow-green for all chapters 1-18**
 * 1) Get good markers (highlighters)
 * 2) Review the words honestly in all lessons and reflect
 * 3) red = stop, I need to study this
 * 4) yellow = slow down, I need to review this
 * 5) green = keep going, I know this word
 * 6) Update lessons you’ve already highlighted - making changes if necessary
 * **Flashcards:**Make flashcards you can use for review games
 * 1) Front: word (large and clear)
 * 2) Back: Part of speech and meaning


 * **Presentations:**
 * 1) Watch the presentations from previous students //These are on the server (HS shared > Mr. Nordmeyer > Best Vocabulary Slideshows)//
 * 2) Make your own review movies!
 * 3) Use iMovie,Keynote or iPhoto
 * 4) Make one movie per lesson
 * 5) For each word, include:
 * 6) part of speech
 * 7) meaning
 * 8) sentence
 * 9) picture
 * **Quizlet challenge**
 * 1) choose 5 lessons and quiz yourself on Quizlet
 * 2) What is your total out of 50 words?


 * Writing**


 * be able to pre-write & write a clearly organized analytical paragraph (no need to study)


 * Grammar**


 * know the basic parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition and be able to identify them
 * dog = noun
 * run = verb
 * present perfect: know the __form__, __meaning__ and __use__ of this (just like our quiz)
 * count & non-count nouns: be able to use these correctly (like the examples on the wiki)


 * Reading**


 * be able to use your skills of __reorganization__ to read two passages (one fiction, one non-fiction) and answer questions (just like our reading warmup in class)
 * STAR reading to check comprehension/vocabulary progress (no need to study)


 * Listening**


 * listen to a passage (after reading the questions in advance), take notes, and answer the questions to show your comprehension (no need to study)


 * FORMAT**

Monday, Dec 5: ESOL Flex = 30 minutes listening Tuesday, Dec. 6: Academic Literacy = 80 minutes Exam (vocabulary, grammar, reading) Wednesday, Dec 7: ESOL Flex = 30 minutes STAR reading Thursday, Dec. 8:
 * ESOL Flex = 30 minutes writing prompt
 * Academic Literacy = Work on bilingual books or prepare for exams