ENG 3UI

Exam Preparation

General Instructions: Answer on the foolscap provided. Write on

one side of the page in blue or black pen. Number and initial all foolscap pages. Complete the attached outline before

beginning. Full, rewritten quotations must be included in

the essay. Marks will be awarded for planning, clear

argument with supporting evidence, accuracy in spelling and sentence structure, and the use of three required works.

During the exam, manage your time carefully: outline (10 minutes); essay (70 minutes); editing (10 minutes).

Quotation Sheet Instructions: A one sided 8 ½ X11” quotation sheet prepared in

advance of the exam is required to complete this assessment. Specific criteria are the following:

A maximum of 30 typed quotations are only from major works studied in class.

Quotations may be organized by theme and/or text title. Quotations must be numbered (e.g., #1-30). No commentary is allowed. Proper MLA citations must be included only on the

quotation sheet (not on the outline and not on the essay itself).

The quotation sheet must be submitted to turnitin.com and approved by your teacher by the assigned due date BEFORE the exam. DUE: Friday, June 7th Please bring a hard copy to class on June 10th and11th

Essay Instructions: Write a formal essay in which you use ONE of the

quotations from the choices below to support your argument. You must address three texts in your response:

EXAMPLE CHOICES: Choice 1:“Character cannot be developed in ease

and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller  

Choice 2: “The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” – Soren Kierkegaard  

Exam Evaluation 15 Points: Essay Outline 85 Points: Essay   Total:______/100 Points

Quotation SheetYour quotation sheet will include 30 well-chosen quotes from your three (or more) texts.

How should you choose your quotes? You will be constructing your argument from an unknown prompt, however, the prompts are chosen based upon a clear thematic connection to Macbeth and Lit. Circle Novels. You can allow yourself some flexibility if you choose to include a few thematic options for your two main texts.

Division of Quotations – by Text MacbethFemale and Male roles: 3 QuotesAmbition: 3 QuotesAppearances and Deceiving: 3

Quotes

Lit. Circle Novel: The Great Gatsby

Female and Male roles: 3 QuotesAmbition: 3 QuotesAppearances and Deceiving: 3

Quotes

Poem: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Female and Male roles: 3 QuotesAmbition: 3 QuotesAppearances and Deceiving: 3

Quotes

Boys and GirlsFemale and Male roles: 3 QuotesAmbition: 3 QuotesAppearances and Deceiving: 3

Quotes

If organized this way, you will have to relate the prompt to one of these three themes.

Division of Quotations – by ThemePowerMacbeth - 3 QuotesGatsby - 3 QuotesDeath be Not Proud- 3 QuotesBoys and Girls - 3 Quotes

SufferingMacbeth - 3 QuotesGatsby - 3 QuotesCaged Bird - 3 QuotesThe Gilded Six Bits- 3 Quotes

If organized this way, you will have the opportunity to choose your 3rd text based upon prompts, but will have less options for themes.

InfluenceMacbeth - 3 QuotesGatsby - 3 QuotesIndian Camp- 3 Quotes

AmbitionMacbeth - 3 QuotesGatsby - 3 QuotesWhen I Have Fears- 3 Quotes

If organized this way, you will have the opportunity to include more thematic choices, but will need to find a way to connect your third choice without flexibility.

Reference Sheet and New Outline# Quotation Text Cit.1. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” -Macbeth Macbet

h1.2.3

2.3.4.5.6.7.

Topic Sentence:

Point 1: Macbeth suffers from hallucinations as his ambition manifests to control his actions.

Quote #1.

CITATIONS in MLA Format# Quotation Text Cit.1. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” -

MacbethMacbeth (1.2.3

)2. “For you, a thousand times over.” -

HassanThe Kite Runner (2)

3. “The caged bird sings with fearful trill…”

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

(14-15)

4.NOTE: For the purpose of this essay, your citation format should include: (#) Shakespeare (Act, Scene, Line) Story (page #) Poetry (line #) *Technically, your should include author’s last name (Shakespeare 1.2.3). If you will be changing texts. If you do cite in essay, introduce author once per paragraph. Topic Sentence:

Point 1: Macbeth suffers from hallucinations as his ambition manifests to control his actions.

Quote #1.

Use the Corresponding # on Reference Sheet# Quotation Text Cit.1. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” -Macbeth Macbet

h1.2.3

2.3.4.5.6.7.

Topic Sentence:

Point 1: Macbeth suffers from hallucinations as his ambition manifests to control his actions.

Quote #1.

You will not re-write the quote, only the POINT that will support the quote. (PROOF)# Quotation Text Cit.1. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” -Macbeth Macbet

h1.2.3

2.3.4.5.6.7.

Topic Sentence:

Point 1: Macbeth suffers from hallucinations as his ambition manifests to control his actions.

Quote #1.

Can Organize by Theme or Text # Quotation Theme Cit.1. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” -Macbeth Ambitio

n1.2.3

2. Ambition

3. Ambition

4.5. Power6. Power7.Topic Sentence:

Point 1: Macbeth suffers from hallucinations as his ambition manifests to control his actions.

Quote #1.

Mistakes that were made on your in-class essays that had me saying…Really?

& Urquhart

OutlineYour outline was an (easy) 20 marks to add on to your final product. Some students chose not to fill it in- REALLY? It’s 20 marks / 100 and I stressed the importance and ease of it several times in class. Don’t let this be you on the exam. EVERYONE should receive the full 15 marks. It’s a quick 1.5% added to your overall grade!

ProofIf you write an essay with no direct quotations to support your points, you will not receive a passing mark on the exam. POINTPROOF EXPLAIN! Have we not been crystal clear with this skill? If not, please tell me you need extra help. Despite the ‘really’, I want you to do well and if you still don’t understand – it’s your last chance!

Points & ProofsIf you choose 3 quotations that are clearly from the exact same passage to show one conversation, you have provided ONLY one point, proof and explanation- and then repeated it for 11 sentences. Your quotes should be chosen to support your analysis of the theme, character, lens…and be from different areas of the novel. I mean…REALLY?

PlagiarismREALLY??!!If you plagiarize on the final exam, you will receive a zero. I want to hear your ideas, not Coles Notes’, Spark Notes’ or Wikipedia’s. Trust your ability to write a strong essay. You may surprise yourself- and me!

For the exam!Your outline will require you to include the corresponding quote to the numbered quotations on your reference sheet. If you do not include 30 numbered quotations on your reference sheet, it will take me twice as long to mark your outline, with half as many marks- and then I’ll be REALLY! grumpy by the time I start your essay!

Observation vs. Analysis of the StoryPLEASE clearly understand analysis compared to plot re-telling. P. Gatsby is very rich

and powerful. Pr : “___________” (p. 9). E: Fitzgerald shows that

Gatsby is rich with his expensive taste.

There is no analysis here- only observations.

P. Gatsby uses his wealth and status to oppress the lower classes.

Pr : “____________” (p. 9).E: By using his status to

control Nick’s behaviour, Gatsby ensures that the lower class is controlled by the opinions and manners of upper society.

Our Schedule:Next WeekMonday-Wednesday – Quotation Reference

Sheet in labsThursday-Friday –Writing Labs Practice

Last WeekMonday-Tuesday – *Practice In-class Essay

Outline*Very important insight and practice for exam Wednesday-Thursday –Review of Texts/Themes