English Language and Literature

MYP I - Grade 6 Study Guide

Paper 1

Section A) Reading Comprehension: Criterion A- Strand 3

Types of questions: Multiple Choices.

Advanced English/English practice sites: Reading comprehension: http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/reading-comprehension-worksheets/

Grammar: http://www.usingenglish.com/handouts/

Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below

Section B) Vocabulary/Terminology : Criterion A- Strand 3

Types of questions:

Matching (definition)

Directions: Match the words to their appropriate definitions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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Paper 2: Writing- Criteria B , C, and D

Students will be given a persuasive writing prompt to develop an essay by giving strong support and evidence.

Review in the textbook pages: 988-995

Review Persuasive Speech Graphic Organizer and the General Structure of an Essay

List of terms: For both English and Advanced English 8 terms and 8 vocabulary words will be used in the test covering both categories.

1. Terminology1. Conflict - a struggle between opposing forces.2. Plot – series of events I a story3. 9Exposition – introduces the setting and the characters. Reveals the conflict.4. Rising action – introduces obstacles that make the conflict more complicated.5. Climax – Point of no return. Presents the conflict at its most intense and dramatic.6. Falling action – shows how the main character resolves the conflict7. Resolution – ties up any loose ends8. Imagery – appeals to one or more of the five senses.9. Setting – is the time and place of the action10. Lines – are the core unit of the poem11. Stanzas – is a group of two or more lines that form a unit in a poem.

Poetic ElementsSound devices

1. Rhythm – is a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.2. Meter - is a unit of rhythm in poetry, the pattern of the beats3. Rhyme - is the occurrence of similar or identical sounds at the end of two or more words4. Repetition – is a technique in which a sound, word, phrase, or line is repeated for

emphasis or unity5. Alliteration – is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.6. Refrain- is a word or line that is repeated in a poem to create a certain effect.

Figurative Language1. Simile – figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the

word like or as.2. Metaphor - comparison of two things that are basically unlike but have some qualities in

common.3. Personification – the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.

Vocabulary (From “Short Stories” , “Poetry” Units and the Glossary of Vocabulary in your

textbook)

1. Immense: adj. extremely big; huge. 2. Resilient: adj. flexible and springy.3. Assumption: am assumption is an opinion or belief 4. Bias: in a piece of writing, the author’s bias is the side

of an issue that he or she favors. Words with extremely positive or negative connotations are often a signal of an author’s bias.

5. Bibliography: a bibliography is a list of related books and other materials used to write a text.

6. Debate: an organized exchange of opinions on an issue.

7. Editorial: is an opinion piece that usually appears on the editorial page of a newspaper or as part of a news broadcast.

8. Concept: n. an idea of how something is or could be.9. Distinctive: adj. unique; clearly different.10. Implicit: adj. not stated directly, but understood in

what is expressed. 11. Insight: n. a clear understanding of the true nature of

something. 12. Interpret: v. to explain the meaning of something. 13. Perceive: v. to grasp mentally; understand.14. Refine: v. to improve something to make it more

effective.

4. Hyperbole- an exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect

Elements Persuasive speech1. Argument – is a claim supported by reasons and evidence2. Claim – the writer’s position on a problem or an issue3. Premise – general principle that most readers would readily agree is true4. Support – the reasons and evidence that back up the claim5. Evidence - factual proof

Persuasive Techniques1. Bandwagon Appeal – taps into people’s desire to belong2. Appeal to Fear – makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger3. Emotional Appeal – uses feelings rather than facts4. Loaded Language – relies in words with strongly positive or negative associations. 5. Logical Fallacy – is an error in reasoning6. Testimonial – relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer.

15. Archeological: adj. relating to the study of past human life and culture.

16. Contempt: n. the feeling produced by something disgraceful or worthless; scorn.

17. Dedication: n. commitment or devotion .18. Diagnosis: n. the identification of a disease through

examination of a patient. 19. Embrace: v. to hold close.20. Feasibility: n. the possibility of something being

accomplished.