Hi 12s,


Important dates: 

June: 12: Synthesis section practice, review synthesis

June 14: IN CLASS SYNTHESIS WRITE [test weight]

June 18: IN CLASS MULTIPLE CHOICE SECTIONS (two readings and M/C on each and both) [test weight]  Last assessment

June 20: You bring your questions, we go over your last two assessments, study

June 24^th Provincial exam 9:00 am

Do not be absent for class assessments as there will be no make up sessions.

SYNTHESIS PAPERS:

Here is some advice on organizing your synthesis response papers. 

     Step by step advice on how to organize your synthesis paper
     How to write a Lit. Review/synthesis video
     Scoring Rubrics for all 3 written portions of the Provincial exam

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"Grade 12 Provincial Exam original composition Prompts 

The “Original Composition” section of the English 12 Provincial Exam is a major component of the whole grade. Luckily, it is one that we can prepare for! 
The writing prompts below can be roughly divided into 4 different themes. Think “Hero’s Journey/monomyth”

·       Change ­­­

·       Experiences

·       Life Lessons

·       Our Influences

1.      With independence comes increased responsibility (Change, Life Lessons)

2.      Each generation has something valuable to offer. (Life Lessons, Influences)

3.      Confidence comes from the support of others. (Life Lessons, Influences)

4.      Self-awareness leads to meaningful change. (Change, Life Lessons)

5.      Role models influence our lives. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons)

6.      Certain events change our impressions of life. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons).

7.      Our views of the past change as we mature. (Influences, Change)

8.      The best gifts are the simplest ones. (Life Lessons).

9.      We learn the most from those closest to us. (Influences, Life Lessons)

10.    Our journey into the future begins in the past. (Influences, Change)

11.    Certain experiences can mark the beginnings of maturity. (Change, Influences, Life Lessons).

12.    Challenging circumstances lead to positive actions. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons)

13.    Forming meaningful connections may enrich lives. (Influences, Life Lessons).

14. People can be influenced by their environment. (Influences, Change). 
15. Sometimes people are unable to control the directions their lives take. (Change).

16.People can create their own reality. (Life Lessons, Influences).17. Taking advantage of opportunities can be beneficial. (Life Lessons).18. Each stage of life brings new choices. (Change, Life Lessons).19. A good life does not have to be complex. (Life Lessons).20. It is important to have a realistic view of life. (Life Lessons).21. Surprises can make life interesting. (Influences, Life Lessons).22. Adapting to new situations in life is essential. (Change, Life Lessons).

23. Taking charge of your own life is worthwhile. (Influences, Life Lessons).

24. Being sincere is important. (Life Lessons).

25. The pursuit of freedom involves change. (Change, Life Lessons).26. Keeping an open mind allows for growth. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons).27. The important things in life endure over time. (Change, Life Lessons).

Exam Preparation

We might use our stories which fit into each of these “categories”. Using all that we have learned about conveying stories/themes/ideas in light of the monomyth cycle.