7th graders:
As we prepare to take out final, on Monday, June the 10th, know that I am expecting quality work! So, make sure you’re finishing the novel, and putting forth your best effort. If, for any reason (field trip, absence, or travel abroad), you must notify me ahead of time, in order to take your final. Exemptions will not be made. The things you should be prepared to know are:
1) The following vocabulary words: (Look them up, study at home, and be prepared to use/identify them in a sentence)
- astonished
- fascinated
- empathetic (not sympathy, empathy!)
- empowered
- solemn
2) There will be ten multiple choice comprehension questions, from the beginning of the book until the end (ten points each)
3) Four short answer questions (3 sentences, minimum)
- You will need to explain how the community uses “euphemisms”. These are things that seem harmless, but mean something much worse (such as “release”).
4) There will also be a heavily weighted final essay (50 points), so be ready to use you text evidence! The topic is, “why is choice important? And when is it okay to take choice away?” This is essentially a CER, so you will have to state a claim, provide text evidence, and back it up with reasoning. Be prepared to write, so come prepared with a pencil, not a pen!
