CAHSEE Prep- Pass CAHSEE the FIRST TIME! "Real Chance of Succss"

“BEST” NEW knock-off REALITY GAME:

O.K. So it’s not Real Chance of Love! 

THE OBJECT OF THIS GAME IS TO WIN A CHANCE to collect $100.00.

BEST HS Sophomores with Top 5 HS Exit Exam scores will receive a hundred dollar bill-donated by your supporters!

Rules: Impress the Scorers with your knowledge of basic English and Math.*

First perfect score on today's mini-test (or highest score) wins $20.00 at end of class period!

Rules: Impress the Scorers with your knowledge of basic English and Math.

Ten percent of all Americans live in the state of California, and California has always been one of the leaders among states when it comes to innovation and thinking outside the box in the field of education. And when it comes to guaranteeing the quality of a high school education, California has stepped up to the plate by instituting the California High School Exit Exam or CAHSEE for short. The CAHSEE is a test that all high school students are required to pass in order to receive a high school diploma. This requirement was instituted to make sure that students graduating from high schools in California have achieved a certain level of knowledge and skills, and are capable of participating in the economy in a meaningful way, or going on to successfully pursue higher education. Students will first attempt to pass the test in the 10th grade; if they're successful, then they've met the requirement and can relax. If not, they'll have up to five more attempts over their junior and senior years. 

The CAHSEE covers two areas-English language skills, and math skills. Students must achieve a minimum passing score on both sections of the CAHSEE, which is 350 on each test. The language portion of the CAHSEE consists of both multiple choice questions and a short essay that the student must write. The multiple choice questions test for skills in reading for information, literary reading, and grammar and vocabulary. The writing assignment on the CAHSEE will give the student the chance to demonstrate their skills at articulating a message and communicating it clearly and directly in proper English. The math portion of the CAHSEE is all multiple choice, and covers the whole range of high school math from basics of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing up through some geometry and Algebra 1. Passing the CAHSEE is essential to the future of every high school student in California, and it's not a test to be taken lightly. Quality study and prep materials are an excellent investment for anyone who needs to pass the CAHSEE.

Here is a sneak preview of the English Portion of Tuesday’s EXAM.

Review the following CAHSEE Vocabulary words and define each correctly.  Then write a debonair (elegant, sophisticated, superior) Essay- and win your first $20 dollars TODAY!

Define:

1. Determination__________________________________________________.

2. Solitude is when someone______________________________________.

3. Bewilderment ___________________________________________.

4. Metaphor  __________________________________________________.

5. Simile _____________________________________________________.

6. Sarcasm _________________________________________________________

7.  “Vitamin supplements are like nutritional insurance.”  What does the author mean by comparing the use of supplements to insurance?

8. I’ve watched the ocean lashed by wind.  In this sentence, the word lashed means:  a. soothed  b. troubled  c. sailed   d. whipped

9. Consider the sentence: “I’ve watched white clouds pantomime the inner workings of my mind”. In this sentence, the word “pantomime means: a. move  b. mock  c. dramatize   d. influence

10. What is etiquette? ________________________________________________

11. proceed means to _________________________________________________

12. What is the irony in the author’s statement

Below?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pit Bulls love to be with their people, play fetch, cuddle...and they have a great sense of humor. They do well in urban living provided they have enough exercise and other positive outlets for their energy. It's no surprise why Pit Bull owners find so much joy in being with their dogs, and consider them "pet bulls."

Pit Bulls are very strong, agile dogs. "Determination" is a defining trait of terriers. Whatever they set out to do, they put their heart into it...whether escaping a fenced yard to chase a cat, or digging into your couch for buried treasure when left home alone, or playing fetch, or climbing into your lap and licking every inch of your face.

13. Consider the sentence: American Pit Bulls make good family pets. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? List five specific facts, details and examples to fully support your thesis (position on the topic).

PLANNING AN ESSAY…

.My Position on this topic:_________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1..______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Conclusion- relate back to your thesis statement________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14. Your not going to miss a chance at winning a hundred dollars, are u? Cuz I know i’m gonna give it all I got. Even if Ms Rhynes did come up wit this off the wall practice test.

(Correct these sentences- spelling, punctuation, academic language.)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

15. Choose the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitution is necessary, choose, “Leave as is.”  

After. the volcano erupted, the tiny tropical island was quiet and devastated.  

1. After the volcano erupted, the
2. After the volcano erupted the
3. After the volcano erupts, the
4. Leave as is

16. Choose the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitution is necessary, choose, “Leave as is.”  

The Alaskan rivers are clear and sparkling in summer however, they are              frozen in winter. 

1. in summer, however they are frozen in winter
2. in summer, however, they are frozen in winter
3. summer; however they are frozen in winter
4. Leave as is

17. The word “terminology” means___________________________________________

18. Amelia Earhart was one of the most renowned aviators in history.

The word “renowned” means____________________________________

19. Define:  doting_______________________________________________

20> Define: amiable___________________________________________________

21. Define: Aloof______________________________________________________

22. If someone “startles” you, what does the word “startle” mean? _________________________________________________________________

For the next two questions, do NOT define the word using the word itself!

23. An expository essay is one that__________________________________________

23. A persuasive essay is one that __________________________________________

A Business Letter has five parts. What are they? 1._____________________________

2.__________________________3.____________________________4.________________________5._________________________________________

REAL CHANCE OF SUCCESS- PART 2

Essay: Select ONE: (PLAN YOUR ESSAY FIRST!)

Length: 5 Paragraphs!

A.  Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect

on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

B.  Many junior high and high schools around the country now

require students to spend a certain number of hours each term

doing volunteer work or community service. Some people believe

this is an excellent idea that promotes good citizenship and

cultivates compassion. Others feel that forced volunteerism is not

volunteerism at all. How do you feel about this issue? Use specific

reasons and examples to support your position.

C. Throughout your years in school, you have studied about many different people. Think about one of these people you have studied during your time at school. What makes this person special enough to study? Write an essay in which you discuss a person you have studied in school.

*Special rules apply. Must have attended the Saturday, January 31 CAHSEE Prep class and must complete both portions of CAHSEE

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