9Honors Sem 1 Final 2024

English 9 Honors Final Overview

• Exam Components

  • OMM Critical Reading Exam

    • Total: 75 questions (scantron)

    • Components:

      • Character Matching: Identify names, titles, and actions.

      • Quote Identification: Use context clues within quotes to identify characters.

      • Characterization: Focus on the following characters:

        • Curley

        • Candy

        • Curley’s Wife

        • Crooks

          • For each character:

            • Identify 4 character traits.

            • Find 4 quotes that support each trait.

            • Match each trait with the best supporting textual evidence.

  • Literary Terms: Familiarity with the following is required:

    • Symbol

    • Theme

    • Foreshadowing

    • Setting

    • Characterization

    • Imagery

    • Allusion

    • Irony

    • Foil

  • Multiple Choice Section:

    • Focus on background information and major plot points.

    • Types of questions:

      • Basic plot questions

      • Inference and analysis questions

Cold Read OMM Test

• Overview

  • Total: 11 questions (scantron)

  • Requirement: Read provided short story on the exam day and answer critical reading questions (PSAT-style).

Preparation Strategies

• Study Materials:

  • Annotations/Notes: Review all annotations and notes previously taken.

  • Motif Practice Assignments: Revise all chapters.

  • Chapter Summaries: Utilize online resources or suggested videos to refresh plot understanding.

    • Thanks to Em Barry for sharing helpful video resources.

• Cold Read Test Prep:

  • Review Nicole Reading Reflection post; ensure notes from slides are accessible.

  • Review Ibis Test Review, Reflect, Correct assignment.

  • For those reviewing for The Odyssey exam, revisit notes taken during exam review sessions.