Response to Literature PowerPoints

3.0 Literary Response and Analysis Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. The selections in Recommended Literature, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.

Response to Literature PowerPoints

     Response to Literature R3.1 Author's Purpose
     Response to Literature R3.1 Literary-Genres
     Response to Literature R3.3 and R3.4 Conflict and Plot
     Response to Literature R3.5 Universal Theme
     Response to Literature R3.6 Literary Elements Tracing Time and Sequence
     Response to Literature R3.7 Literary Terms
     Response to Literature R3.8 Irony, Inconsistency, Discrepancy
     Response to Literature R 3.9 Point of View
     Response to Literature R3.10 Understanding Elements of Drama
     Response to Literature R3.11 and R3.12 Use Different Approaches to Analyze Literature

ELA and Math CAHSEE Resources

There are excellent study aids available for students who are having trouble passing any or all parts of the CAHSEE. These can include flash cards, study guides, classes, one on one tutoring, and more. While none of them are one size fits all, and not all of them will be ideal for every student, there is bound to be at least one study aid available that can make a difference in a particular student's test scores.

Sections of the Guide

·         Practice Test (PDF)

·         Section 1 (PDF)
Word analysis strand.

·         Section 2 (PDF; 1MB)
Reading comprehension strand.

·         Section 3 (PDF)
Literary response and analysis strand.

·      Section 4 (PDF)
Writing strategies strand.

·         Section 5 (PDF)
Written and oral English language conventions strand.

·         Section 6 (PDF; 2MB)
Writing applications strand and scoring guides.

·         Appendix (PDF)
Answer key to practice test and sample questions.

Free Online Practice Exam:

• http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/reading1.htm

Math Practice Material and Exams:

• Basic Algebra
• Averages and Rounding
• Basic Operations
• Basic Math
• Intermediate Math
• Advanced Math
• Measurement
• Percents and Ratios
• Estimation Sequences
• Exponents
• Fractions and Square Roots
• Graphs

English PracticeMaterial and Exams:

• Commas
• Basic Grammar
• Author's Purpose
• Intermediate Grammar
• Advanced Grammar
• Basic Reading Comprehension
• Reading for the Main Idea
• Advanced Reading Comprehension
• Sentence Correction
• Sentence Correction 2

Free Online Test:

• http://www.testpreppractice.net/CAHSEE/Free-Online-CAHSEE-Practice-Tests.aspx

 

Reading Comprehension Standards and PowerPoints

2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. The selections in Recommended Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal.

 

Reading Comprehension PowerPoints

     Reading Comprehension R2.1 Consumer Material

     Reading Comprehension R2.3 Generating Relevant Questions

     Reading Comprehension R2.4 Paraphrasing and Summarizing

     Reading Comprehension R2.5 Primary and Secondary Source

     Reading Comprehension R2.7 Critiquing Functional Texts

     Reading Comprehension R2.8 Evaluating an Argument or Defense