Vocabulary
Click here for the vocabulary list.
Click here for the root words.
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 1.
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 1 (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. qz. 2
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 2. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for practice vocab qz. 3. (Google version)
Note: There will be an assessment for groups 1-3.
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 4
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 4. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 5.
Click here for a practice vocab. 6.
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 6. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. 7 quiz.
Click here for another practice vocab. qz. 7. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. qz. 8.
Click here for another practice vocab. qz. 8. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Note: There will be an assessment for groups 4-8.
Click here for the root words.
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 1.
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 1 (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. qz. 2
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 2. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for practice vocab qz. 3. (Google version)
Note: There will be an assessment for groups 1-3.
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 4
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 4. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for practice vocab. qz. 5.
Click here for a practice vocab. 6.
Click here for a second practice vocab. qz. 6. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. 7 quiz.
Click here for another practice vocab. qz. 7. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Click here for a practice vocab. qz. 8.
Click here for another practice vocab. qz. 8. (This one is closer to what the quiz will be like.)
Note: There will be an assessment for groups 4-8.
Grammar
Click here for McIntyre's Grammar Laws worksheet
Intro to Grammar worksheet
Click here for the AOIT daily grammar PowerPoint here in case you need it.
Intro to Grammar worksheet
Click here for the AOIT daily grammar PowerPoint here in case you need it.
Open House PowerPoint
open_house_english_4_powerpoint-1__1_.pptxClick here for the information / PowerPoint that I will discuss at open house.
North Carolina Final Exam Information
General Dentistry: Dr. Klooster / Massage Therapist: Sara Toogood / Optomotrist: Dr. Vito / Pharmacy CVS / Physical Therapy: Village Physical Therapy
Click here to vote for Village Physical Therapy. It will ask for an email, but it won't spam you. You can vote once per email account.
Click here for an "extreme guide" to NCFE preparation.
Click here for general information about NCFEs.
Click here for the 2013 NCFE English IV "Released Version."
Click here for the 2014 & 2015 NCFE English IV "Released Version."
Click here for the literary terms worksheet that we will fill out.
Here is a breakdown of the types of responses and number of passages on the newer shorter test.
4 TOTAL reading passages (some longer passages may be broken in half with questions for each half)
Passages will be from either literature (short story and poetry) or informational (from history/social studies or science/technology)
Eng I and IV = 50 multiple choice questions total
Eng III = 48 questions total (plus two constructed / written responses)
The test is divided into three 40 minute sections.
Examples of Good Outlines:
Outline Requirements: Catcher Sentence, Thesis Sentence, Each Transition Sentence (Bullet Points Under Transitions), Concluding Sentence / Closure
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
Strong Answer Format (SAR) and ACE Response
See this Strong answer format powerpoint for information on using SAF & ACE formats.
Dense questioning strategy information can be found here.
Dense questioning strategy information can be found here.
Outline Requirements: Catcher Sentence, Thesis Sentence, Each Transition Sentence (Bullet Points Under Transitions), Concluding Sentence / Closure
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
MLA Information
Standards for Written Work:
Expectations
You should refer to this attachment before turning in any major writing. Please pay attention to how you are supposed to format your papers if they are handwritten and if they are typed.
The heading should be as follows on the LEFT margin and double-spaced:
Last Name Page #
Student's name
Teacher's name
Class title
Date
Title (Centered)
The last name and page number should be in the upper right hand corner.The following information should appear on the 1st page and be placed on the left side of the page. Your name, instructor’s name, subject, date (24 August 2010).
According to the newest MLA guidlines, even the first page should be numbered.
You should refer to this attachment before turning in any major writing. Please pay attention to how you are supposed to format your papers if they are handwritten and if they are typed.
The heading should be as follows on the LEFT margin and double-spaced:
Last Name Page #
Student's name
Teacher's name
Class title
Date
Title (Centered)
The last name and page number should be in the upper right hand corner.The following information should appear on the 1st page and be placed on the left side of the page. Your name, instructor’s name, subject, date (24 August 2010).
According to the newest MLA guidlines, even the first page should be numbered.
MLA Format
SOURCE PARENTHETICAL CITATION
Interview (Interviewee’s last name) Example: (Jones).
Book with one author (Author’s last name and page number note was taken from) Example: (White 14).
Book with two authors (First author’s last name and second author’s last name and page number note was taken from). Example: (Smith and Lewis 72).
Website with author (Author’s last name) Example: (Jenkins)
Website with no author found (“Article Title”) Example: (“The Life of Michael Jordan”).
Directions: Here are two PowerPoints detailing some basic rules & examples of MLA format. Remember that this is not comprehensive and MLA format includes many more intricacies, but this is a very basic introduction to MLA.
Note: According to the new MLA standards, even the first page should be numbered. with last name included.
Click here to see an outstanding example of an MLA paper / Works Cited with explanations.
Click here to see an example of an MLA paper.
Click here for a third example of an MLA paper.
Click here for parenthetical (in-text) documentation cheat sheet.
Click here to see an example of how to cite on-line resources in MLA format.
Click here to see what a Works Cited page should look like.
Powerpoint 1: How to cite textual evidence
Powerpoint 2
Powerpoint 3 (This is also shows how to do an MLA Header.)
Interview (Interviewee’s last name) Example: (Jones).
Book with one author (Author’s last name and page number note was taken from) Example: (White 14).
Book with two authors (First author’s last name and second author’s last name and page number note was taken from). Example: (Smith and Lewis 72).
Website with author (Author’s last name) Example: (Jenkins)
Website with no author found (“Article Title”) Example: (“The Life of Michael Jordan”).
Directions: Here are two PowerPoints detailing some basic rules & examples of MLA format. Remember that this is not comprehensive and MLA format includes many more intricacies, but this is a very basic introduction to MLA.
Note: According to the new MLA standards, even the first page should be numbered. with last name included.
Click here to see an outstanding example of an MLA paper / Works Cited with explanations.
Click here to see an example of an MLA paper.
Click here for a third example of an MLA paper.
Click here for parenthetical (in-text) documentation cheat sheet.
Click here to see an example of how to cite on-line resources in MLA format.
Click here to see what a Works Cited page should look like.
Powerpoint 1: How to cite textual evidence
Powerpoint 2
Powerpoint 3 (This is also shows how to do an MLA Header.)