Name _________________
ELA / Period # __________
5/20-22/09
ELA / Period # __________
5/20-22/09
ELA Final Exam Study Guide
Note: The ELA final exam will be administered on Tuesday, 5/26.
Short Story: Re-read “Jeremiah’s Song” on pages 38-46 in the Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes textbook.
1. Before reading: Flip through the story and analyze the illustrations. Based on the pictures what do you think this story is going to be about? Or what do you remember about this story from the pictures?
2. While reading: read pg. 37, “Using Context to Determine Meaning.” While you are reading “Jeremiah’s Song” document at least five words in the chart below that you are not familiar with. Cite the context clues you used in order to determine meaning.
Word Clue Meaning
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3. After reading: The narrator, Ellie, and Macon each behave differently toward Grandpa. Who do you think behaves most appropriately? Explain.
4. What is the theme of Macon’s song at the end of the story?
Define the following words:
5. diagnosis:
6. disinfect:
7. historical essay:
8. biography:
9. autobiography:
10. a letter:
11. persuasive essay:
12. informational essay:
13. narrative essay:
14. informational text:
Fiction: Re-read “Dragon, Dragon” on pages 432-444.
15. Before you read: read page 433, “Plot”. Write a summary in the space provided.
16. While you read: In “Dragon, Dragon,” most characters agree that the kingdom would be better off without the dragon. There are many references to things the dragon has done and is about to do, and many descriptions of his reactions to other characters. However, there is no description of what the dragon looks like. In the space below take notes based on the description of the dragon.
17. Use this space to draw your interpretation of the dragon.
18. What quality leads the youngest son to accept his father’s advice?
19. What might their fate say about people who refuse to consider the advice of others?
20. What did the cobbler seem to know all along about his sons and about the dragon?
21. What is the difference between listening to advice and letting others do your thinking for you?
Define the following terms:
22. plagued:
23. ravaged:
24. tyrant:
25. reflecting:
26. craned:
27. plot:
28. conflict:
29. setting:
30. theme:
31. What are the overall themes of the story, “Dragon, Dragon”?
29. setting:
30. theme:
31. What are the overall themes of the story, “Dragon, Dragon”?
Fiction: Re-read “Eleven” on pages 465-468.
32. Before reading: How would you describe the girl in the painting?
33. Why do you think the painter chose to place the girl in such a large space?
34. Define characterization:
35. While reading complete the following chart: On the chart below identify some of the key details of characterization for each character.
Character Words the character Thoughts the character Actions (movement)
used to portray had that demonstrates -Things the character
her personality her personality did to show her
personality
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Rachel
Mrs. Price
Felice Garcia
36. After reading: How does Rachel feel about her birthday in the beginning of the story?
37. After the sweater incident how does Rachel feel about celebrating her birthday? Explain why?
Poetry: Re-read “The Sidewalk Racer” on page 719, “Cynthia in the Snow” on page 729, and “April Rain Song” on page 742, and “Abuelito Who” on pages 300-301.
Mrs. Price
Felice Garcia
36. After reading: How does Rachel feel about her birthday in the beginning of the story?
37. After the sweater incident how does Rachel feel about celebrating her birthday? Explain why?
Poetry: Re-read “The Sidewalk Racer” on page 719, “Cynthia in the Snow” on page 729, and “April Rain Song” on page 742, and “Abuelito Who” on pages 300-301.
38. Complete the following chart by providing the definition and provide an example of each poetic device from one of the poems listed above. Note: you must cite the poem you found each poetic device in.
Poetic Device Definition Example
Rhyme
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Repetition
Define the following terms using pages IN8 & IN9:
39. narrative poem:
40. lyric poem:
41. limerick:
42. haiku:
43. concrete poem:
44. tone:
45. figurative language:
46. Read the first subheading, “Free Verse,” on the top of page 299. Describe the unique characteristics that are utilized in free verse poems.
47. Read the bottom of page 299, “Drawing Inferences” and describe the purpose and benefits of drawing inferences.
48. After reading “Abuelito Who” complete the following chart.
Detail from the Poem Your Inference:
“Abuelito who throws coins like rain,”---------
“who tells me in Spanish you are my diamond,”---
“is hiding underneath the bed,”------------------
“who loves him who,”----------------------------
49. Drama: Re-read “Grandpa and the Statue.”
“Abuelito who throws coins like rain,”---------
“who tells me in Spanish you are my diamond,”---
“is hiding underneath the bed,”------------------
“who loves him who,”----------------------------
49. Drama: Re-read “Grandpa and the Statue.”
