Upcoming Assessments:
The finals schedule is listed below:
Tuesday, May21st: 7th period exam 1:10-2:35
Wednesday, May 22nd: 1st period exam 7:45- 9:10
2nd period exam 9:25-10:50
Thursday, May 23rd: 3rd period exam 7:45- 9:10
4th period exam 9:25-10:50
Friday, May 24th: 5th period exam 7:45- 9:10
6th period exam 9:25-10:50
Here is the review and answers!
Benchmark #2: Friday, April 20th
Benchmark #2: Friday, April 19th
Kahoot Review #1
Kahoot Review #2
SEMICOLON AND COLON RULES
Short Story Quizlet
Connotation & Denotation Kahoot
Short Story Kahoot
Connotation Quizlet
Connotation and Denotation:
https://quizlet.com/40018092/grammar-denotations-and-connotations-flash-cards/
Figurative Language:
https://quizlet.com/3962217/figurative-language-definitionsexamplespictures-flash-cards/
More Review Quizlets
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 4
Quizlet 5
Quizlet 6
Study Guide Practice
Study Guide Practice Answers
Benchmark Review Practice Activities:
If there is a skill for which you feel you need more practice, and I have not added any
interactive exercises below, please let me know what you need so that I can add something for you.
READING
COMPREHENSION
Reading Comprehension Practice 1
Reading Comprehension Practice 1 with answers
Reading Comprehension Practice 2
Reading Comprehension Practice 2 with answers
WRITING
Persuasive Writing Quiz
Selecting related evidence
Argument
Ethos, pathos, and logos
Elements of the Essay
Structure of a paragraph
(8 sentences, NOT 11)
Parallel Structure Explanation
Parallel Structure Review 1
Parallel Structure Review 2
MLA
MLA Formatting
MLA Formatting Cheat Sheet
READING SKILLS
Author's Purpose
Determining Author's Purpose
Purpose Activity
Purpose Answers
Foreshadowing
Explanation and Examples
Literary Devices
Literary Devices Quiz: This is a pretty good overview of the literary devices you will see on your benchmark. You are only responsible for the terms listed on your review sheet. Do not worry if you see some words on this review (synecdoche, metonymy, satire, etc.) that we have not covered. You will not be assessed over those on your exam.
A literary devices quizlet: HTTPS://QUIZLET.COM/83509945/LITERARY-TERMS-FLASH-CARDS/
Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary In Context
Vocabulary in Context with Answers
Connotation and Denotation
Analogies
Analogies explanation and practice quiz
(You will get feedback at the end of the quiz. This is a review with simple examples, but it gives you a good overview of the types of analogies you might see on any given test.)
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
Phrases and Clauses
Phrases and Clauses Powerpoint Review
Phrases and Clauses Activity
Types of phrases (Below are interactive quizzes to help you practice and perfect your knowledge of types of phrases)
Prepositional Phrases
Adjective and Adverb Phrases
Infinitive Phrases
Gerund Phrases
Participial Phrases
Appositive Phrases
Identifying Types of Phrases Practice 1
Identifying Types of Phrases Practice 2
Capitalization
Conventions of Capitalization Cheat Sheet
Capitalization Quiz (You will get feedback at the end of the quiz)
Punctuation
Punctuation Cheat Sheet
Colons and Semi-colons Quiz (You will get feedback at the end of the quiz.)
Comma, Colon, Semi-Colon, or Period Quiz (You will get immediate feedback)
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech Review
Simple Stuff shown in VERY simple form, but it may help some of you remember the function of each part of speech.
Parts of Speech identification quiz
The finals schedule is listed below:
Tuesday, May21st: 7th period exam 1:10-2:35
Wednesday, May 22nd: 1st period exam 7:45- 9:10
2nd period exam 9:25-10:50
Thursday, May 23rd: 3rd period exam 7:45- 9:10
4th period exam 9:25-10:50
Friday, May 24th: 5th period exam 7:45- 9:10
6th period exam 9:25-10:50
Here is the review and answers!
Benchmark #2: Friday, April 20th
- Benchmark #2 Skills Lists
- Please also continue to study all other skills from past benchmarks.
- Benchmark Skills List & Study Guide: HERE
Benchmark #2: Friday, April 19th
Kahoot Review #1
Kahoot Review #2
SEMICOLON AND COLON RULES
Short Story Quizlet
Connotation & Denotation Kahoot
Short Story Kahoot
Connotation Quizlet
Connotation and Denotation:
https://quizlet.com/40018092/grammar-denotations-and-connotations-flash-cards/
Figurative Language:
https://quizlet.com/3962217/figurative-language-definitionsexamplespictures-flash-cards/
More Review Quizlets
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 4
Quizlet 5
Quizlet 6
Study Guide Practice
Study Guide Practice Answers
Benchmark Review Practice Activities:
If there is a skill for which you feel you need more practice, and I have not added any
interactive exercises below, please let me know what you need so that I can add something for you.
READING
COMPREHENSION
Reading Comprehension Practice 1
Reading Comprehension Practice 1 with answers
Reading Comprehension Practice 2
Reading Comprehension Practice 2 with answers
WRITING
Persuasive Writing Quiz
Selecting related evidence
Argument
Ethos, pathos, and logos
Elements of the Essay
Structure of a paragraph
(8 sentences, NOT 11)
Parallel Structure Explanation
Parallel Structure Review 1
Parallel Structure Review 2
MLA
MLA Formatting
MLA Formatting Cheat Sheet
READING SKILLS
Author's Purpose
Determining Author's Purpose
Purpose Activity
Purpose Answers
Foreshadowing
Explanation and Examples
Literary Devices
Literary Devices Quiz: This is a pretty good overview of the literary devices you will see on your benchmark. You are only responsible for the terms listed on your review sheet. Do not worry if you see some words on this review (synecdoche, metonymy, satire, etc.) that we have not covered. You will not be assessed over those on your exam.
A literary devices quizlet: HTTPS://QUIZLET.COM/83509945/LITERARY-TERMS-FLASH-CARDS/
Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary In Context
Vocabulary in Context with Answers
Connotation and Denotation
- Denotation (definition) refers to the literal meaning of a word - the "dictionary definition."¨ For example, if you look up the word snake in a dictionary, you will discover that one of its denotative meanings is "any of numerous scaly, legless, sometimes venomous reptiles."
- Connotation (connections) refers to the associations that are connected to a certain word or the emotional suggestions related to that word. The connotations for the word snake could include evil or danger.
Analogies
Analogies explanation and practice quiz
(You will get feedback at the end of the quiz. This is a review with simple examples, but it gives you a good overview of the types of analogies you might see on any given test.)
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
Phrases and Clauses
Phrases and Clauses Powerpoint Review
Phrases and Clauses Activity
Types of phrases (Below are interactive quizzes to help you practice and perfect your knowledge of types of phrases)
Prepositional Phrases
Adjective and Adverb Phrases
Infinitive Phrases
Gerund Phrases
Participial Phrases
Appositive Phrases
Identifying Types of Phrases Practice 1
Identifying Types of Phrases Practice 2
Capitalization
Conventions of Capitalization Cheat Sheet
Capitalization Quiz (You will get feedback at the end of the quiz)
Punctuation
Punctuation Cheat Sheet
Colons and Semi-colons Quiz (You will get feedback at the end of the quiz.)
Comma, Colon, Semi-Colon, or Period Quiz (You will get immediate feedback)
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech Review
Simple Stuff shown in VERY simple form, but it may help some of you remember the function of each part of speech.
Parts of Speech identification quiz