Gr.9_English_2024_Final_Exam_Answer_Key(3) (1).docx

**Grade Nine English: Final Exam Answer Key** **Part One: (15 Multiple Choice)** 1. **What is a claim?** - A claim is the position or statement of argument you stand. 2. **What is Non-fiction** - Non-fiction: Literature that is informative or factual. 3. **What is Media Literacy?**...

**Grade Nine English: Final Exam Answer Key** **Part One: (15 Multiple Choice)** 1. **What is a claim?** - A claim is the position or statement of argument you stand. 2. **What is Non-fiction** - Non-fiction: Literature that is informative or factual. 3. **What is Media Literacy?** - It's the ability to analyze stories presented in the mass media and to determine their accuracy or credibility 4. **Parts of a News article and its function** **Purpose of a news Article:** To inform a reader about something new. - **Masthead:** The name of the newspaper. - **Headline:** The title of the article. Aims to grab the readers attention. - **Sub-Heading:** A short sentence that summarizes the article. - **By-line:** The name and job title of the person writing the article. - **Date line:** When and where the story happened. - **Lead:** The first paragraph of an article. An introduction to the text that grabs the reader's attention using the 5 W's (Who? What? Where? When? Why?) - **Body:** The "main part" of the article. - **Fact:** A piece of information used as evidence. - **Opinion:** A belief about a something, not necessarily based on facts. 5. **Define and Autobiography and a Biography** - **Autobiography:** is an account of a person\'s life written by that person. - **Biography:** Is an account of a person's life written by someone else. 6. **Understand the purpose of a claim in the context of an argumentative and persuasive writing.** - In the context of argumentation, a claim is [a statement that is debatable and can be supported with evidence. ] - The primary function in an argumentative writing is [to establish a position and provide a basis for argumentation. ] 7. **What is the correct order of P.E.E.L.** - Point, Evidence, Example and Link. 8. **Know the different types of writing (Persuasive, Argumentative, and Narrative) and what it involves. What does the author use in a Persuasive and in an argumentative writing? Below is the answers.** **Persuasive Writing:** - A type of writing that uses logic and reasons to prove their point outweighs the other point. - The main purpose is to persuade and influence the audience. - The author/writer uses emotional and logical thinking to convince the audience. - Opinions and emotions are used to persuade. **Argumentative Writing:** - Argumentative writing is more formal and academic. - In argumentative writing the writer must back up his argument with **hard evidence.** - The author must *conduct research and gather facts* before writing (Quotes and Statistics) - A writing that conveys a story. **Part Two: Vocabulary (25 Marks)** Define and understand the following terms. 1. **Credibility:** The quality of being trusted or believed in. 2. **Stingy:** Unwilling to spend or ungenerous. 3. **Auspicious:** Giving signs or conductive of future success. 4. **Cunning:** Having skill in being dishonest or in achieving one\'s ends by deceit or evasion. 5. **Truancy:** The act of being absent from school without permission. 6. **Verdict:** A decision made by a jury or judge in a court case. 7. **Exile:** Forced to stay away from a place. 8. **Unalienable:** Not capable of being taken away or denied. 9. **Insufficient:** Not enough; inadequate. 10. **Sweltering:** Uncomfortably hot. 11. **Invigorating:** The feeling of possessing energy; energized. 12. **Tranquility:** In a state of calmness; peace. 13. **Drowsy:** Feeling sleepy. 14. **Timid:** Displaying a lack of courage or confidence. 15. **Obituary:** A notice of a death. 16. **Scowl:** To frown or glare in an angry manner. 17. **Petrified:** Extremely scared. 18. **Peculiar:** Strange, odd and unusual 19. **Vivid:** Producing clear and powerful mental images. 20. **Tedious:** Tiresome or boring. 21. **Attorney:** A person who acts on behalf of another in legal matters. 22. **Demonstration:** Showing something that is real/ evident (The boycott of Montgomery) 23. **Momentous:** A significant/huge deal. 24. **Withering:** Shrinking or deteriorating. Slowly dying. 25. **Prosperity:** Success. **Part Three: True and False General Knowledge (10 points)** Understand the rules and functions of M.L.A (Hanging indent, in-text citation, punctuation etc.) Types of Non-fictions and its fuction. What makes a claim a claim and a fact a fact? **True statements:** 1. Punctuation goes outside the parenthesis in MLA in-text citations. 2. A direct quote must be followed by an in-text citation.  3. A fact is a belief about something, based on evidence. **Types of Non-fictions:** +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 1. **Personal or Primary | - Diaries | | Sources** | | +===================================+===================================+ | - Journals | - Memoirs | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Essays | - Letters/emails | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Interviews | - Podcast | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Editorials | - Autobiographies | | | (Personal/primary) | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **2) References or Informational | - Textbooks (Informational) | | Text** | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - User Manuals | - Encyclopedias | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Dictionaries | - Research Papers | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Newspapers | - Biographies | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - Documentaries | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **Part Four: M.L.A. (8 check marks, 8 fill in the blanks. Total 16 points)** M.L.A. Formatting should include: 1\. Page numbers at the top right corner. 2\. Times New Roman, Size 12 Font, Double-spaced. 3\. A centered title. Title must not be bolded. 5\. An indent at each new paragraph. 6\. The day you accessed each source in the works cited.  Please read carefully. During the Finals, you will have to read and check all that applies to M.L.A. citations. You will also be given a chart where you will have [to first arrange the incorrect order of the header to the correct order, and then fill using the information. Practice below: ] **Incorrect Order:** Date Class Name Teacher's Name **Correct order for M.L.A. header:** +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Name (First and last) | Sara Robert | +===================================+===================================+ | Teachers Name | Fardowsa Hirsi | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Class | ENG 01 or ENG 09A | | | | | | ENG 02 OR ENG 09B | | | | | | ENG 03 or ENG 09C | | | | | | ENG 04 or ENG 09D | | | | | | ENG 05 or ENG 09E | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Date | 03 June 2024 | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **Part Five: Visual Analysis: March on Washington** The answer key will not be provided. It is your responsibility to answer the questions. Make sure to follow the P.E.E.L formatting. Please ensure to read *To Kill a Mockingbird* PDF. In particular, [the court scene.] Memorize the in-text citation for the example used. In-text must be written as: (Lee Ch.19 pg. 2) The criteria below are how the final exam will be examined. ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Point Value** **Criteria** \_\_\_\_ / 12 points Properly uses PEEL paragraph structure. \_\_\_\_ / 3 points Utilizes proper grammar. Little to no spelling mistakes. \_\_\_\_ / 4 points Describes the picture and the choice of color used by the artist. \_\_\_\_ / 2 points Analyze the expressions of the subjects in the picture. \_\_\_\_ / 2 points Meets the minimum sentence requirement \_\_\_\_ / 3 points Recalls 1 general moment from the novel to describe the scene portrayed ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Image Analysis Score: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ / 26** **Part Six: Analyzing Speech:** Read the text and answer the questions. Students are welcomed to ask me question during class but must review on their own. Again, ensure to read *To Kill a Mockingbird* PDF. Pay attention to the key themes surrounding racism, discrimination, perseverance etc. Follow the P.E.E.L format. The claim should be in your point (The first sentence). **Hint:** Use these themes and the examples surrounding these themes to connect back to the speech. **(1955) MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., "THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT"** Black Residents Walking, Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955 Black Residents Walking, Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955 The criteria below are how the final exam will be examined. ---------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Point Value** **Criteria** \_\_\_\_ / 12 points Properly uses PEEL paragraph structure. \_\_\_\_ / 2 point Utilizes proper grammar. \_\_\_\_ / 2 point Little to no spelling mistakes. \_\_\_\_ / 4 point Includes an accurate MLA in-text or parenthetical citation \_\_\_\_ / 2 point Meets the minimum sentence requirement \_\_\_\_ / 2 points The explanation takes up the bulk of the PEEL paragraph. Does not solely rely on the evidence and words of the source to explain the point. ---------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Short Answer Score: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ / 24**