ELA B 10 Essay Unit: Test Prep
Your exam will consist of two readings. There are 21
questions total. They are all multiple choice.
Each reading must be read actively (highlighting main points, 5Ws and other pertinent
information; basic paraphrasing).
Essay Total word count: 543.
Approximate reading time: 5 minutes
(15
minutes of active reading)
Memoir Excerpt: Total
word count: 1412. Approximate reading time: 5-7 minutes
(15
– 21 minutes of active reading)
TOTAL READING TIME: 33 – 39 minutes
Each question must be answered using process of elimination (eliminating the “wrong” answers to
arrive at the best two and then circling the best one).
TOTAL M.C. ANSWERING TIME: 11-17 minutes
Timed Activity: 60 minutes only
You will be marked as follows:
Active Reading
Meet submission expectations (name where indicated) 3
Analysis of title (s) 2
Highlighting of essential information 10
Highlight unknown words 6
Paraphrase (basic) 4
25
M.C. questions
Meet submission expectations (name where indicated) 3
Highlight essential information as you read 7
Cross out the two throwaways 5
Circle the answer you think is correct 5
Total correct answers 21
41
Total = 66
To do well on these types of
exams, YOU NEED TO READ!!!!You also need to study and memorize your MOSES
(literary/stylistic devices) sheet.
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