Midterm+Exam+Practice


 * Junior/Senior Midterm Reading Comprehension Practice**

**Overview** : Midterm exams will take place from January 16-21st. In the English Department, at least one-half of the mid-term exam will consist of reading comprehension questions in order to assess your learning with respect to tackling challenging texts. In addition, your teacher may opt to add a class content portion to the exam.

In order to prepare for the reading comprehension section of the midterm, you will be taking practice tests and reflecting upon your performance. Prior to taking the test, be sure to review the reading comprehension strategies you’ve worked on in class since September.

Directions:
 * 1) Using the schedule below, take the appropriate reading comprehension test on line (http://www.majortests.com/sat/reading-comprehension.php)
 * 2) Print out reading comprehension test results and review explanations for wrong answers.
 * 3) After taking test A, write a one-page reflection regarding your strengths and weaknesses on your comprehension on the first test.
 * 4) After taking test B, write a one-page reflection regarding how you improved your score on the second test.

**Junior On-Line Practice tests and Reflections**

Practice A - Reflection/Results for SAT Comprehension __**Test 04**__ due: date of midterm

Practice B - Reflection/Results for SAT Comprehension __**Test 14**__ due: date of midterm

Practice C- Extra practice (optional) - Reading Comprehension __**Test 05**__

**Senior On-Line Practice Tests and Reflections**

Practice A - Reflection/Results for SAT Reading Comprehension __**Test 09**__ due: midterm date

Practice B - Reflection/Results for SAT Reading Comprehension __**Test 10**__ due: midterm date

Practice C- Extra practice (optional) - Reading Comprehension __**Test 07**__

**In addition to these reading comprehension practice tests, review the following terms and be able to apply their concepts:**

Pronoun agreement Comma splice Run on sentences Fragments Title punctuation Syntax and phrasing Clichés Parallel structure Apostrophes Formal writing rules (contractions, colloquialisms, pronoun use, verb tense for literature, etc.) Misplaced modifiers Antecedent Redundant writing Semi-colon Commonly confused words: (affect/effect, its/it’s, their/they’re/there, etc.) MLA citation Organization (including thesis, projected organization (XYZ), topic sentences, transitions) Integrating quotations