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Keystone Prep Sessions Algebra, Biology and English (Literature)
Any student VC or LI who is taking the Keystone Exam and would like help with preparation –all grades are welcome!
Algebra Tuesday’s
BiologyWednesday’s
LiteratureThursday’s
March 25th
April 1st
April 8th April 22nd April 29th May 6th
3:00 to 4:00Tuesday
March 26th April 2nd April 9th April 23rd April 30th
May 7th
3:00 to 4:00Wednesday
March 27th April 3rd April 10th April 24th May 1st May 8th
3:00 to 4:00Thursday
Who takes Keystones? All 11th graders regardless of class enrollment .
Any student currently enrolled in English 10, Algebra, or Biology (any grade level)
Any 10th grader who has previously taken Algebra or Biology!
Testing Dates The Keystone test dates are:
May 13th-LiteratureMay 14th-Algebra May 15th-Biology
There will be a morning and afternoon sessions. Students with last names A-L will test in the mornings. M-Z will test in the afternoon.
IS staff will contact students to schedule-if you have a question about if you are to take a test-please ask your IS.
Let’s Review! Last week we discussed open ended responses and
what a top score looked like. Let’s now look at a few examples of poor responses as well.
Does anyone remember the method we recommended using last week to answer open ended questions?
Hint: Three letters!
Vocabulary Words! Obviously, an important part of testing is
understanding what the question is asking you to do! Lets take some time to review some terms you will need to be familiar with for the Keystones!
Alliteration The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring
words.
Example: She sat of the soft, silky, silver couch.
Think of tongue twisters!
Allusion An implied or direct reference in literature to a
familiar person, place, event, or other piece of literature.
Example: If you were to say, “I have a dream,” in a speech, what would you be alluding to?
Antonym A word that has the opposite meaning of another
word.
Example: Hot vs. Cold
Example: Angry vs. Happy
Author’s Purpose The author’s intent either to inform or teach
someone about something, to entertain people or to persuade or convince his/her audience to do or not to do something.
Look for the message. If there is a call to action (the writer is urging you to take action) you are probably reading a persuasive piece.
Bias The subtle presence of a positive or negative
approach toward a topic.
Example: I hated my British Literature course last year, so I am going to hate my American Literature course this year too.
Characterization The method an author uses to reveal characters
and their various traits and personalities
Indirect: Appearance, Dialogue, Internal Thoughts, Actions, and Effects
Direct: The author provides you with the information. No guesswork needed. Example: Maria has dark hair and large almond eyes.
Dialect A variety of language distinct from the standard
variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary.
Example: In Western PA we say, “Pop.” In the South they will use “Coke” or “Soda.”
Diction An author’s choice of words, phrases, sentence
structures and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning and tone.
Differentiate Distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences
between two or more items.
Please differentiate between the two short stories, “Call” and “Answer.”
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