EXTENDED Literature Final Exam Study Guide 6th Grade

VOCABULARY: If you can’t apply the word in a sentence then you don’t understand its true definition.

NOVELS:
Quizzes/ Tests: Take these over and over again until you get 100%
The Lightning Thief Chapters 1-15 quiz: http://www.quia.com/quiz/4703900.html
The Lightning Thief Final test: http://www.quia.com/quiz/4747938.html
Holes Test: Printed (you have it)

Character charts: For both stories list 5-10 of the most important characters and describe them. . .

Character name:
Role in story:
Physical description:
Personality:
Connected to:
How they changed throughout the story:

Setting: List the three main settings in each book and describe their importance towards the novel as well as their physical description.

Plot: Fill out a plot chart for both stories. . .

Introduction:
Rising Action:
Problem:
Solution:
Conclusion:

READING COMPREHENSION

1.      This Is What The Cold Does: http://thoughtcatalog.com/kara-nesvig/2014/01/this-is-what-the-cold-does/

2.      The Snowy Day: The children's book (we read it to compare texts about snow)

3.      The Polar Vortex: You can refer to any newspaper article about this subject.

4.      Kids with ADHD: A Letter to Teachers: http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/kids_adhd_go_back_school_letter_teachers_write_start

5.      Hermes: Winged Sandals: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/hermes.html

6.      Arachne & Athena: http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/athena/stories/athena-arachne/

7.      The Kings Curse: http://shortstoriesshort.com/story/the-kings-curse/

WRITING: Edit your writing and eliminate errors!

Elements of poetry: Figurative language, stanzas, patterns, message, form.

GRAMMAR:

1.    Prepositions: A preposition is a word that comes before a noun to show the noun's relationship to another word in the sentence.
Links:
http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/01/prepositions.html
http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/01/prepostions-vgc-prologue.html

2.      Commonly confused words: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/03/where-were-will-would-lose-loose.html , noredink.com (class code: 3af4aaxe)

3.    Proper nouns vs. pronouns:
Pronouns are words that replace proper nouns. Practice here:
https://www.noredink.com/learn/quiz/8763078/directions

4.      The nyms: synonyms, antonyms & homonyms
Synonym = Same! Words that have the same meaning. (close, shut)
Antonym = Opposite! Words that have the opposite meaning. (close, open)
Homonym = Words that sound or are spelled the same. (close, close, clothes)

Categorize some nyms here: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/04/nyms.html

5.      Punctuation: Practicing these activites will also help you in the writing section of your exam.
Links: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/04/punctuation-period-question-mark.html
brainpop: http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/punctuation/

6.      Contractions: Fill out the following contraction chart.

are not = cannot = could not = did not = do not = does not = had not = have not = he is  = he has = he will = he would = here is = I am = I have = I will = I would =

is not = it is = it has = it will = she is = she has = she will = she would = should not = that is = there is = they are = they have = they will = they would = was not =

we are = we have = we will = we would  = were not = what is = where is = who is = who will = *will not = would not = you are = you have = you will = you would = you had =

EXTENDED Literature Final Exam Study Guide 7th Grade

VOCABULARY. If you can’t apply the word in a sentence then you don’t understand its true definition. Practice words in context!

TUCK words:

1.  hysterical 

2.   frantic 

3.   graceful

4.   cottage

5.   precisely

6.   disheartened

7.   timidly

8.   coward  

9.   astonishing

10. fidgeted

11. dismay 

12. homely

13. disarray

14. hastily

15. spotless

16. dreadful

17. resentfully

18. entranced

19. envious

20. gallows

ESPERANZA words:

1.      methodically

2.      maintain

3.      proposal

4.      devious

5.      pungent

6.      smother

7.      charity

8.      discreet

9.      mesmerized

10.  complexion

11.  perspiration

12.  decent

13.  specialty

14.  strike

15.  determined

16.  debris

17.  occasionally

18.  contagious

19.  susceptible

20.  frail

21.  anguish

22.  recline

23.  wilderness

NOVELS: Tuck Everlasting & Esperanza Rising

Tuck test: (take over and over again until you get 100%)  http://www.quia.com/quiz/4619049.html
Esperanza test: Printed (you have it).

Character charts: For both stories list the 5 most important characters and describe them. . .

Character name:
Role in story:
Physical description:
Personality:
Connected to:
How they changed throughout the story:

Setting: List the three main settings in each book and describe their importance towards the novel as well as their physical description.

Plot: Fill out a plot chart for both stories. . .

Introduction:
Rising Action:
Problem:
Solution:
Conclusion: 

READING COMPREHENSION:

1.      You Can Never Go Home Again: http://dearbabyblog.com/post/37193303878/you-can-never-go-home-again

2.      The Giving Tree:  The children's book (we read it to compare texts growing up in relation to Tuck Everlasting) http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/01/growing-up.html

3.      A Migrant Harvester's Letters Home: https://www.pbs.org/itvs/fightfields/book2.html

4.      Be Careful What you Say: http://www.inspire21.com/stories/lifestories/ThePowerofWords

5.      Authentic Mexican proverbs: http://www.spanish-learning-corner.com/mexican-proverbs.html (you don’t have to know all these, but you need to be able to interpret deeper meanings behind proverbs).

6.      Epilogues/ prologues: Both were very important in Tuck Everlasting and Esperanza (especially epilogues) so review those in both books.

WRITING. Edit your writing and eliminate errors!

 

GRAMMAR

1.      Commonly confused words: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/03/where-were-will-would-lose-loose.html , noredink.com (class codes: 7a: d4cwd9x9 ,  7b: x4w3ddk8)

2.    Apostrophe Rules:

·         You’re/ Your
you’re = you + are
your = ownership

·         Singular Possessive Proper noun ending in s = add ‘s

·         That is Mrs. Lluberes’s pen.

·         Plural possessives ending in s or z
The Llubereses’ are so amazing.
I am going to the Cruzes’ later.

·         Who’s/ Whose
who’s = who is
whose = ownership

·         Adjectives ending in s = no apostrophe
That is the arts building.

·         Abbreviation plurals = no apostrophe
TVs, DVDs

·         Letters = apostrophe
I got all A’s!

·         Possesive singular nouns = add ‘s
That dress’s bow is pink.

·         Plural common nouns that end in y  = ies
candy = candies, story = stories

·         General contractions = ‘d
he did = he’d, she did = she’d, we did = we’d, I did – I’d

·         Numbers = no apostrophe
1970s|

·         It’s / its
it’s = it is
its = ownership

·         Plural proper noun not ending in s or z = no apostrophe
The Smiths house is huge.

·         Unshared noun possession = 2 or more apostrophes
2+ nouns = 2+ apostrophes
Those are Jim’s and Tom’s tools.

Apostrophe activity links:
 http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/search?q=noredink+codes ,  http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/03/apostrophe-homework.html

3.      Clauses/ run-on sentences: Be able to identify full clauses, run-on sentences and fragments and add or remove punctuation when necessary.
Links:
https://www.noredink.com/teach/quiz/10002431/directions
http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/clauses/
brainpop username: eduintegral
password: mccchs2012

4.      The nyms: synonyms, antonyms & homonyms
Synonym = Same! Words that have the same meaning. (close, shut)
Antonym = Opposite! Words that have the opposite meaning. (close, open)
Homonym = Words that sound or are spelled the same. (close, close, clothes)

Categorize some nyms here: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/04/nyms.html

5.      Punctuation:
Links: http://mrsllu.blogspot.com/2014/04/punctuation-period-question-mark.html
brainpop: http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/punctuation/

6.      Contractions: Fill out the following contraction chart.

are not = cannot = could not = did not = do not = does not = had not = have not = he is  = he has = he will = he would = here is = I am = I have = I will = I would =

is not = it is = it has = it will = she is = she has = she will = she would = should not = that is = there is = they are = they have = they will = they would = was not =

we are = we have = we will = we would  = were not = what is = where is = who is = who will = *will not = would not = you are = you have = you will = you would = you had =

Esperanza Rising Project

DUE Thursday, May 29th

1.      Try making one of the foods from the novel, with a printed recipe describing the ingredients and its importance in the novel:
- coconut, lime, and papaya salad
- flour tortillas and salsa
- pepinos (sliced cucumbers with lemon juice sprinkled with chile powder and salt)

-          Machacha burritos 
- Decorated mango on a stick shaped like flowers

2.      Create a yarn doll or crochet a blanket with a short written reflection describing your process of making it and its importance in the novel.

3.      Esperanza Rising play or movie: Below is a break-down of the major scenes:
- Scene 1: Esperanza's excitement for her birthday celebration is dashed when she learns of her father's death.
- Scene 2: Esperanza and family travel on a train from Mexico to California
-Scene 3: Esperanza's efforts at sweeping bring her public humiliation and earn her the nickname, "Cenicienta" (Cinderella).
- Scene 4: A dust storm threatens the well being of Esperanza's family and leaves her mother sick with Valley Fever.
- Scene 5: The strikers intimidate the farm workers but are soon swept out by La Migra.
- Scene 6: Esperanza discovers that Miguel has run off with her hard-earned money. Miguel eventually returns with Abuelita, restoring Esperanza's hopes for the future.

4.      Draw and reflect on the main characters: Create a character illustration poster including 3-5 main characters, including a short caption per character and drawings of each character.

5.      Setting comparison: Create a poster (or 3d sculpture) with a visual depiction of Rancho de Las Rosas and of Esperanza’s home in the labor camp. Include a caption to go with each setting.

6.      Problem/ Solution rose thorns: Draw or create a large rose with 8 thorns. Identify one problem on each thorn, and describe the solution to that problem. Be descriptive.

7.      Create your own project idea: Be creative and come up with your own idea!