Washington High School Overseas Preparatory Studies 2017 Spring Second Exam
Review Criteria (Senior)
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科目
高一 Grade 10
高三 Grade 12
高二 Grade 11
10A-1 – Mr. Zahn
The second midterm exam of the spring semester will
11A-1 – Mr. Zahn
The second midterm exam of the spring semester will
cover these sections: China Resists Outside Influence, cover these sections: The Indian Subcontinent Achieves
Psychology– Mr. Burger
Chapter 6 – Learning
SECTION 1: Classical Conditioning
Modernization in Japan, U.S. Economic Imperialism, Freedom, Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence, SECTION 2: Operant Conditioning
and Turmoil and Change in Mexico.
New Nations in Africa, Conflicts in the Middle East, and SECTION 3: Cognitive Factors in Learning
Central Asia Struggles.
SECTION 4: The PQ4R Method: Learning to Learn
10A-2 – Mr. LaPalm
Chapter 12 Section 1-4 China resists outside influence, 11A-2 – Mr. Brennan
Workbook Pages 99 - 118
Chapter 18 Sections 1 & 4
Modernization in Japan, US economic imperialism,
Human Geography – Mr. du Toit
Chapter 19 Sections 1 & 2
Turmoil and Change in Mexico
Unit 5 – Agriculture
10B -1– Mr. Burger
Unit 3
Chapter 12: Transformation Around the Globe
Social
Studies
Section 1: China Resists Outside Influence
Section 2: Modernization in Japan
Section 3: U.S. Economic Imperialism
Review all notes and quizzes.
11B-1 – Ms. Liao
Chapter 18
Section 1: Indian Subcontinent Achieves Freedom
Section 2: Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence
Section 3: New Nations in Africa
Section 4: Conflicts in the Middle East
Study all vocabulary, hand-outs, quizzes and notes
Geo-Politics – Mr. Zahn
The second midterm exam of the spring semester will cover the
maps of the world, the Professor Stephen F. Cohen podcasts on
the New Cold War, and the article How the Israeli State Was
Won.
Test Format:
Workbook Pages 20 - 44
10B -2– Mr. Brennan
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20 multiple choice questions
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3-4 short answer questions
Reader pages 27-49
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Short Essay
Review all notes and quizzes.
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Map and Chart Analysis
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Document Analysis
Students will be tested on the following skills:
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Similarities and differences in historic movements,
formations of government
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Identification / Analysis of Cause and Effect
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Tracing Development (chronological order)
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Historic inferences
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11B-2 – Mr. Burger
Chapter 18 – The Colonies Become New Nations
Review:
Section 1 The Indian Subcontinent Achieves Freedom
Section 4 Conflicts in the Middle East
Chapter 19 – Struggles for Democracy
Section 1 Democracy - Case Study
Section 5 China: Reforms and Reaction
Workbook Pages 20 - 42
11A-1 – Ms. Liao
Students will be tested on the major themes covered in
All Vocab
class on our Term 2 unit:
10A-1– Mr. Desmarais
Race, Gender and Equality
They will also be given another unseen piece to test their
Two Friends
literary comprehension. The reading is to be completed at
Like the Sun
home.
Notes from Vanity Fair
Exam will focus on literary devices, symbolism, theme, irony and Tested pieces from class:
The Balek Scales
literature as a form of social commentary
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In America Society, Gish Jen
 Story of An Hour, Kate Chopin
10A-2 – Mr. Boyd
 Woman Hollering Creek, Sandra Cisneros
Comparing and contrasting an Epic Hero and a Tragic
 Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins
Hero through story. Define Epic Hero through setting,
Students will be asked to compose answer responses in
character, plot and common themes.
mini-essay format that tests the following literary analysis
Literature Stories covered include:
The Odyssey and Catcher in the Rye (novel) and King skills:
- Thematic and sub-thematic connections
Author
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Character development and intentions (individual
G12 A-1 – Mr. Desmarais
Review
The Stranger
The Metamorphosis
Film: Synecdoche NY
A Clean Well-Lighted Place
A Very old Man with Enormous Wings
The Guest
Exam will focus on Modern and Post-Modern literature and it's key
themes and features.
G12 A-2 – Mr. Valencia
Joseph Conrad and Chinua Achebe
-Intro to Literary Criticism
-Representations of Different Groups
in Literature
-"Image of Africa"
-Basics of "Heart of Darkness"
-Post-colonialism
analysis and inter-relationships)
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Plot development
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Author’s purpose
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Cultural inferences
11A-2 – Mr. Quintana
Texts:
Legal Alien by Pat Mora
The Legend by Garret Hongo
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Mexicans Begin Jogging by Gary Soto
David Foster Wallace
-"Laughing with Kafka"
-Academic jargon
-Critical lenses
-Sources and references
Ellis, Gailey, and Saraiya
-"Is Beauty and the Beast about Stockholm Syndrome?"
-"In Defense of Villainesses"
-"Ranked: Disney Princesses from Least to Most Feminist"
-Feminist critical lens
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How It Feels to Be Colored Me by Zora Neale Hurston
The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin
In Response to Executive Order 9066: All Americans of
Japanese Descent Must Report to Relocation Centers by
Dwight Okita
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Novel:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Be prepared to compose spontaneous comparative,
analytical, and interpretive responses and essays using
10B-1 – Ms. Ting
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee Chapters 1 - 18
"Frequency"
10B-2 – Ms. Vicki
understand the main ideas of To Build A Fire, My
Papa's Waltz, and Grape Sherbet
comprehend and identify the literary terms:
- imagery
- mood
- tone
able to cite evidence from the original lines
your prior knowledge, in class discussions, and your
individual research. There may also be a
vocabulary/comprehension component based on the
words/excerpts taken from the texts we have covered this
term.
11B-1 – Mr. Boyd
Focus on the theme of American Dream. Defined,
explained and analyzed through multiple stories involving
different perspectives from immigrants and the evolution
of the theme. Also looking at cultural identity and how this
has shaped and formed over the years through literature.
Stories covered include:
Straw into Gold, The American Dream, In the American
Society, Fox Catcher (movie) as well as reading The Great
Gatsby
11B-2- Ms. Wendy
- The prisoner who wore glasses
- Two friends
-Novel: Revolution is not a dinner party
Please review the worksheet, quizzes and the
questions in the textbook
Short answers / Reading Comprehension 60%
Critical thinking 20%
Literary devices
-Working with Popular Media
William Deresiewicz
-"The Disadvantages of an Elite Education"
-A Marxist or class-based economic lens
-Education as a source of class inequality
-Power and privilege
Amanda Foreman
-Historical and cultural critique
-Feminism cont.
-Social Constructs
-Rethinking history
Long Essays 100%
G12 A-3 – Mr. Dumont
Readings:
Oedipus The King, The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World,
King Rex (Poem), Animal Farm
Literary Devices:
Dramatic Irony, The Tragic Hero, Allegory, Extended Metaphor,
Magical Realism, Theme, Symbolism, Sound Devices of Poetry &
Prose
All vocabulary, terminology, review questions
The exam will include the following sections
Vocabulary / Multiple Choice / Short Answers / Long Answer
20%
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10 A-1 Grammar –Mr. Boyd
11A-1 : Writing—Mr. Desmarais
12A-1 Writing – Mr. Desmarais
SAT Exam Practice
Review all elements of argument and persuasion
Review logical fallacies
10 A-1 Writing –Mr. Valencia
debate tactics
The exam will focus on identifying and refuting fallacious arguments and
countering arguments
discussing ethical issues with explanation and evaluation.
offering a critique and analysis of argument (SAT style response)
12A-2 Writing – Mr. Armstrong
Students will be asked to write two essay responses aimed at
testing their ability to execute the skills we covered this term.
Students should revise notes on how to write persuasive
satires, how to write dialogue and how to effectively support
persuasive claims.
Argumentative Writing
-Essay/paragraph structure
-Formality
-Claims
-Warrants
-Evidence
-Counterclaims
-Rebuttals
-Making a case
-Supporting your argument
Vocab and Concept 25%
Short Essay 25%
Long Essay 50%
Grammar
&
Writing
11A-2 : Writing—Mr. Armstrong
Students will be given a persuasive passage, to which
they must respond with an SAT type essay. Students
should stick to class instructions and respond
appropriately.
12A-3 Writing – Mr. Boyd
Reporting and observing live events using a non-judgmental
voice. Specific narrative projects involving obituary writing
which follows a storyline and a formal way of presenting the
deceased. Speech writing for a variety of audiences and
purposes.
10 A-2 Grammar –Mr. Valencia
-SAT Writing practice questions
-Written response about your novel/book for the
semester
SAT Writing Multiple Choice 50%
Novel Review 50%
10 A-2 Writing –Mr. Dumont
Persuasive Writing:
Forms of Persuasion (Ethos Logos & Pathos)
Writing Skills:
Evaluating Arguments, Making Claims and Developing
Arguments (Using Grounds & Evidence Appropriately
and Responsibly)
All vocabulary, & Information from in-class handouts
The exam will include the following sections
Vocabulary / Short Answer (Writing Skills) / Long
Answer (Paragraph or Essay writing
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10B-1 Grammar – Ms. Ivy
-Adjective Clauses: Handout
11B-1 Writing – Mr. LaPalm
Creative response to a social issue, analyzing a
-Unit 18: The Passive Overview
-Unit 19: The Passive with Modals and Similar
Expressions
a) Multiple choices
b) Filling in blanks
c) Sentences rewriting
historical document, film critique
11B-2 Writing –Mr. Cooper
1. the form of a self-introduction
2. writing a self_iintroduction
3. the form of a comparative essay
4. writing a comparative essay
10B-1 Writing – Mr. Boyd
Procedural and Informative writing using a variety of
techniques for different purposes. Knowing how to
write for certain audiences to meet goals and objectives.
Analyzing, practicing and recognizing a variety of
styles and structures involving narratives.
10B-2 Grammar –Ms. Purple
1 adjective, adverb
2 gerund, infinitive
3 correct mistakes
4 paragraph writing
10B-2 Writing –Ms. Ting
Eyewitness Report and Summarizing
Grade 10G-1 – Mr. Willemse
Math Standard:
Math
Grade 11G-1 – Mr. Willemse
Chapter
Math Standard:
Chapter
1 1st Semester Review
0.1-4.8
1
1st Semester Review
5.1 – 9.5
2 Radical and Inverse Functions
5.1-5.6
2
Polar Form of Conics
9.6
3
Parametric Functions
9.7
Exponential and Logarithmic
3 Functions
6.1-6.7
4
Matrices
11.1-11.4
4 Rational Functions
7.1-7.4
5
Statistics
Handouts
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Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Exponential Functions and Compound
Interest
Grade 10G-2– Mr. Michael
Chapter 5
Grade 10G-3– Mr. Castilleja
CH 2.4-3.4
3.2-3.4
4.3
Grade 11G-2 – Ms. Daisy &11G-3 – Mr. Michael
Conic sections
Conics in polar equations
Matrices
Grade 12: AP Calculus- Mr. Willemse
The exam covers all course material covered for the 1st and 2nd
Semester from
Chapter 1.1 to 7.2
Grade 12: AP Statistics- Mr. Quintana
The Final Exam will be comprehensive consisting of
both multiple-choice and free-response questions based on the
material we have covered from chapters 1-12. Any other advanced
topics in statistics we cover from additional sources may be tested in
quizzes. These additional topic quizzes will count towards your final grade
but will not be a part of your Final Exam score.
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Grade 11G-4 – Mr. Wu
5.2,5.3,6.3 and SAT
Biology 1: Ch. 23-25
Physics 1 : ch. 25-27
Hons. Biology: Ch. 30-32
Hons. Physics: ch. 35-37
AP Bio.: Ch. 46-56
Science
AP Physics: ch. 19-21
Chem.1: Ch. 8-9
Hons. Chemistry: Ch. 20-21
AP Chemistry:
Ch. 19-22
Others:
Introduction to Management – Mr. du Toit & Mr. Buirski
Chapter 4.3 Creativity & Passion
Study all vocabulary, hand-outs, quizzes and notes
Study Hall - Creative Writing- Mr. Valencia
Fiction Manuscript 100%
Global Studies – Ms. Campbell
5 pathways to economic development, individual development solution paper, group development issues presentation
Accounting –Mr. Burger
Chapter 7: Posting Journal Entries to General Ledger Accounts
SECTION 7.1 THE GENERAL LEDGER
SECTION 7.2 THE POSTING PROCESS
SECTION 7.3 PREPARING A TRIAL BALANCE
Chapter 8: The Six-Column Work Sheet
SECTION 8.1 PREPARING THE WORK SHEET
SECTION 8.2 COMPLETING THE WORK SHEET
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Chapter 9: Financial Statements For a Sole Proprietorship
SECTION 9.1 THE INCOME STATEMENT
SECTION 9.2 THE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNER’S EQUITY
SECTION 9.3 THE BALANCE SHEET AND THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Workbook p.1 - 92
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