Benchmark 1/28

January 28, 2019

Standards

RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.

RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly engaging.

RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to construct specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its effect on the reader. 

RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

W.11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Obj: Demonstrate depth of knowledge through benchmark testing on standards posted above.

Starter: 

In a study published in the journal PLoS ONE, psychological scientists from Hiroshima University in Japan demonstrated that “cute” pictures of baby animals, including puppies and kittens, can have powerful effects on attention and concentration. (psychologicalscience.org)

Find an image to post in your starter and write yourself a positive note.

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 1/28

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

If you need help with your username and password please let me know.

You will then see the assignment labeled benchmark 1/28.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You have the entire class period to complete the test and it must be submitted before you leave.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this the first time, please take it again.

If you do not receive an 80% the second time, remediation will be offered later this week.

These attempts must be completed by 2/1 and need to be supervised.

Make sure that you schedule time during your lunch or after school if you want to try a second attempt. 

Remediation will be posted at 3:30 Friday, February 1.

Closure: 

Tomorrow we will start to read Hamlet. 

What is one thing you are curious about before you read?