Grade 10 English Exam Study Guide PDF

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This document is a Grade 10 English Exam Study Guide, focusing on an article about indigenous healthcare disparities in Alberta due to systemic racism. The guide includes short answer questions, a Venn diagram activity, and essay options related to *Merchant of Venice* and *Indian Horse*. Critical analysis of the article and the impact of residential schools are key themes.

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**Grade 10 English Exam Study Guide** **OSSLT Section 📖** - The exam will focus on an article about **indigenous healthcare disparities** in Alberta due to **systemic racism**. - Questions will require you to: - Find **exact quotes** from the article to answer questions. -...

**Grade 10 English Exam Study Guide** **OSSLT Section 📖** - The exam will focus on an article about **indigenous healthcare disparities** in Alberta due to **systemic racism**. - Questions will require you to: - Find **exact quotes** from the article to answer questions. - **Critically analyze** the article\'s content and **apply** your understanding. - Identify the article\'s **tone** (serious, sarcastic, humorous, etc.). - Distinguish between **tone** and **mood**. **Short Answer: Text-to-Self Connection 🤔** - Connect the **discrimination faced by indigenous people** in the article to a character studied this semester. - Focus on **injustices and discrimination** experienced by the chosen character. **Venn Diagram: Character Comparison 🤝** - Compare and contrast two characters from different works (novel, play, short story). - Identify **similarities** and **differences** using a Venn diagram. - Example: Comparing Portia, Shylock, and Antonio. **Essay Options 📝** **Option 1: *Merchant of Venice*** - Focus on themes of **justice**, **injustice**, **mercy**, and **revenge**. - Provide three examples from the play to support your response. **Option 2: *Indian Horse*** - Focus on the **theme of identity** and how it\'s questioned after residential school experiences. - Provide three examples from the novel to support your response. - Consider the impact of residential schools on the protagonist\'s sense of self. *The essay questions require you to provide three examples from the respective texts. Make sure to review the texts thoroughly to prepare.* **Additional Notes** - The exam is designed to assess your understanding of the curriculum, not specific test units. - The professor may post the article in advance for review. This is not considered cheating, similar to reading a book before answering questions. - The professor emphasized the importance of focusing on **critical aspects of indigenous discrimination** within the article.

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