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Unit 1 Lesson 12 Test Please complete the test questions below by typing your response on this document and submit to dropbox in Unit 1 Lesson 12. Contact Ms. Sussman or Ms. Thaxton if you have questions.Part one- VocabularyReview the 7 vocabulary words below along with their definition and part of speech. Fill in the blank with one of the words that best fits in the sentence. (2 points each)Vocabulary Words:Annihilate: destroy; obliterate; cause to cease to exist (verb)Palpable: able to be felt or touched (adjective)Presumptuous: too bold; inappropriate in behavior (adjective)Stealthily: slowly and deliberately so as not to be seen or heard (adverb)Pervaded: spread through every part or present throughout (verb)Infuriated: extremely angry and inpatient (verb)Decipher: decode; understand something puzzling (verb)Fill in the sentence with the vocabulary word that fits the meaning of the sentence below. (2 points each)1. A sense of dread __________ the classroom when the teacher announced the pop quiz.2. Scientists are trying desperately to ___________ the genetic codes that makes humans susceptible to diseases such as cancer. 3. Some people believe in aliens and that they may ultimately help people on Earth; others think they want to ____________ humankind.4. The kitten moved ___________ before pouncing on the sleeping dog.5. The tension in the courtroom was ________________ because the key witness responded in such a hostile manner when questioned by the prosecutor.Part 2- Short Answer Questions (2 points each)Ms. Sussman and Ms. Thaxton will send out a Live Lesson recording for English on Monday or Friday? Answer:What is the English 9 website address? (Use URL) Answer:True or False? I do not need to use CheckMyWork this year in English. Answer:Reviewing your Planner or the English 9 website, you will find that Ms.Thaxton and Ms.Sussman hold open office hours for students to drop in for extra help and tutoring. Identify which teacher has a session on Tuesdays and what time? Answer:How do you find the English textbooks? Answer:If you missed attending a Live Lesson, where do you find the Live Lesson recording posted? Answer:The English 9 dropbox lessons have been changed. Where do you find the updated, correct assignment? Answer: In the story “The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant,” why does the narrator express regret? Answer:True or False? In the poem “On Turning Ten” the narrator is excited about growing up and turning ten? Answer:What was your favorite story or poem from unit 1 and why? Answer:Part 3- GrammarIdentify the part of speech for the underlined word or words in the sentences below. Write the part of speech following the sentence. The 8 Parts of speech include: noun, pronoun, verb, preposition, adjective, adverb, conjunction, or interjection. (2 points each),Steel workers were laid off because demand for steel dropped. Answer:After July of 1483, no one ever saw the boys again. Answer:Richard III’s supporters claimed that someone else killed the princess. Answer:Review both your material and your notes from class. Answer:I carefully approached the deer. Answer:I am going to call either my science or math teacher today for extra help. Answer:Great! I am looking forward to hearing from you. Answer:Shakespearean dramas are often performed in community theatres. Answer:Shakespearean dramas are often performed in community theatres. Answer: The first question on the test was so difficult I could not answer it. Answer:Part 4 - Short EssayThe acronyms RACES is used to help students answer a short essay question on tests. Use this formula for your short answer and short essay questions in all your classes.RACES=*Restate- restate the question by turning it into a statement*Answer- answer the question using the text or drawing a conclusion from what you read*Cite evidence- cite evidence from the text to support your answer*Explain & elaborate- explain how the evidence supports your answer*Sum it Up & So What?- summarize your main points and explain why this is important or valuable to think about.Short Essay Question (50 points): According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, a rite of passage is a ritual, event, or experience that marks or constitutes a major milestone or change in a person's life. In the literature selections that we read in unit one, individuals experience rites of passage in various ways. Choose at least one of the literature selections from unit 1 and write about the rites of passage that an individual in the literature experiences. Discuss what event is the rite of passage and how the character experiences a turning point, learning experience, or major change from this rite of passage. Provide evidence by including names of character as well as specific details from the text to support your claim. Use R.A.C.E.S. to help you organize your response. See the Live Lesson recording for more information.Use these R.A.C.E.S. sentence starters to fill in the organizer below. This is required and worth 20 points! Restate: In the story/poem “ _____” the character ____ experiences a rite of passage when ________. Answer: This can be seen in the story/poem when __________. Cite: (find a quote or paraphrase from the text) According to the text, ________Explain and elaborate: This is a turning point (or major change in the character’s life) because _________.Summarize and so what? Discuss how this is relevant or meaningful to think about. Write your short essay below (5-7 sentences minimum requirement): (30 points!) ................
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