FINALS!!!
Rules, Expectations, Preparation
Schedule
O Tuesday, January 18
Period 4 Final 8:00-9:30
O Period 5 Final  9:50-11:25
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O Wednesday, January 19
Period 6 Final 8:00-9:30
O Period 7 Final  9:50-11:25
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O Thursday, January 20
Period 1 Final 8:00-9:30
O Period 2 Final  9:50-11:25
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O Friday, January 21
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Period 3 Final 8:00-9:30
Reminders
O You must be in uniform/dress code
O Don’t be late
O Use the restroom before and after the exam
times
O You will NOT be allowed to use the restroom
DURING the testing times – even if you are done
O If you do not have a final exam, you do not have
to be at school
O Do not linger in any of the buildings- it is a
distraction to test takers
The Day of the Exam
O Bring to class:
O TWO (2) #2 Pencils with NEW erasers
O Not allowed at your DESK:
O Cell phones
O iPods, PSPs, MP3 players, etc.
O If I see earbuds, I will take them
O Backpacks, purses, etc.
O Paper, note cards, books, etc.
O Food, water bottles, drinks of any kind
Before the Bell
O When you enter the room, place any materials at
the front of the room.
O Cell phones must be turned OFF upon entering
the room and placed in the white board marker
tray.
O Get your pencils and erasers and sit at your
desk.
O Sharpen your pencils if needed.
When You Finish
O Sit QUIETLY until the entire class is finished.
O Talking WILL result in a referral for Academic
Dishonesty
O If you have study materials for another class
you may retrieve them QUIETLY from your
backpack, but leave your bag up front.
O If you have nothing to work on, put your head
down on your desk- do not look at other test
takers.
The Test
O Sections:
O Literature– 20 Questions
O Grammar – 11 Questions
O Literary Terms – 21 Questions
O Quotes – 10 Questions
O Writing – 22 Questions
O Reading Comprehension – 6 Questions
O Vocabulary in Context – 6 Questions
O Ring of McAllister Vocabulary – 21 Questions
O Reading/Analyzing Poetry– 8 Questions
Question Types
O Mostly multiple choice
O True / False (a- true, b-false)
O Matching
Study Tips - Vocab
O Create flash cards with just the word and definition
O Try to use mnemonic devices to help you remember
O Timorous = shy
O “Timorous” sounds similar to “tremor”… and you shake
when you’re nervous!
O Study with others! Quiz each other!
O Be sure to shuffle your flash cards from time to time,
so you don’t get used to them in a particular order
Study Tips – Lit Terms
O Create flash cards for the terms and their
definitions
O Study with others! Quiz each other!
O Associate the term to something we have read to
help you remember
O Be sure to shuffle your flash cards from time to
time, so you don’t get used to them in a
particular order
Study Tips - Literature
O Write detailed summaries of the works
O Fact Challenge:
O Get into pairs or groups
O Set a time limit (1 minute, 2 minutes)
O Select one of the works and write as many facts,
details, etc. as you can in the allotted time
O When time is up, compare facts
Study Tips – Reading Comp
O Read the questions before you read the
passage
O This will help you focus in on what you should
be looking for
O Remember to use contextual clues to infer
meaning
Final Reminders
O Finals week can be very stressful
O Budget your studying time so that you don’t
get overwhelmed
O Stay well-rested and well-fed all week
O Discipline yourself to work hard and put in
your maximum effort – the results will pay
off!
O Keep a positive attitude – remember, it’s just
ONE week out of your life… not the end of the
world!