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2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 1 (Cambridge IQCSE) The 2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 1 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests students' ability to (1) show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms, (2) understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes, (3) recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects, (4) communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts, and (5) use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. This assessment includes:
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2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 2 (Cambridge IQCSE) The 2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 2 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests students' ability to (1) show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms, (2) understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes, (3) recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects, (4) communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts, and (5) use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. This assessment includes:
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2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 3 (Cambridge IQCSE) The 2017-2019 English Literature (England Only) Specimen Paper 3 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests students' ability to (1) show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms, (2) understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes, (3) recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects, (4) communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts, and (5) use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. This assessment includes:
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2017-2019 English-First Language (England Only) Specimen Paper 1 (Cambridge IQCSE) The 2017-2019 English- First Language (England Only) Specimen Paper 1 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests students in (1) reading, (2) writing, and (3) speaking and listening. This assessment includes:
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2017-2019 English-First Language (England Only) Specimen Paper 2 (Cambridge IQCSE) The 2017-2019 English- First Language (England Only) Specimen Paper 2 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests students in (1) reading, (2) writing, and (3) speaking and listening. This assessment includes:
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4th Grade Common Core Curriculum Assessment The 4th Grade Common Core Curriculum Assessment includes four tasks. In Task 1, students will watch a short video clip twice and write down the main idea, some details to support that idea, and exact quotes and accurate information. In Task 2, students will read an article and fill in a box-and-bullets outline to answer a question about the article. In Task 3, students will read another article and fill in a box-and-bullets outline to answer a question about the article. In Task 4, students will decide which side to take in a debate and write a research-based argument essay to support their opinion. This assessment includes a rubric. |
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5th Grade Common Core Curriculum Assessment The 5th Grade Common Core Curriculum Assessment includes four tasks. In Task 1, students will watch a short video clip twice and fill in a box-and-bullets outline to use later in an essay. In Task 2, students will read an article, underline as they read, and answer questions in a booklet. In Task 3, students will another article and fill in a table with details from the text. In Task 4, students will write a research-based argument essay to clearly state a position related to the video and readings. This assessment includes a rubric and, an alternate text with task, and a chart. |
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5th Grade RI Standards 4 and 8 The 5th Grade RI Standards 4 and 8 includes two tasks and uses "Harriet Tubman" excerpted from A Separate Battle: Women and the Civil War by Ina Chang. IN Task 1, students will explain the meaning of the word “conductor” as it is used by Harriet Tubman to describe her role in the Underground Railroad. In Task 2, students will re-read the excerpted passage about Harriet Tubman identify evidence in the text that support specific points the author makes. This assessment includes a rubric. |
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8th Grade Common Core Assessment The 8th Grade Common Core Assessment includes an introduction and three tasks. In the introduction, students will watch two videos, "Notebook: Kids and Sports" and "Sports: How Much Is Too Much?", and take notes. In Task 1, students will read an article and respond to questions. In Task 2, students will read another article and respond to questions. In Task 3, students will use the information from the videos and articles to write an argument essay. This assessment includes a rubric and an alternative article. |
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A Great Place to Visit! In this task, students will develop a walking tour through the town in an effort to revitalize it. This task includes: |
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