THE KEY Study Guide for English 30-2 is specifically designed to assist students prepare for quizzes, unit tests, and provincial diploma exams throughout the year. It is 100% aligned with the Alberta curriculum, focusing primarily on preparing students for the written response and reading comprehension components of the English 30-2 Provincial Diploma Exam. The diploma exam consists of two parts, Part A: Written Response and Part B: Reading Comprehension. The suggestions and strategies for approaching writing and reading should be used in conjunction with curriculum concepts and content studied in the classroom.

THE KEY addresses the following topics:

• Visual Reflection

• Literary Exploration

• Persuasive Writing in Context

Each unit includes essential teaching pieces, practice questions, unit tests, answers, and detailed solutions. The complete solutions show problem-solving methods, explain key concepts and highlight potential errors. The resource is ideal for yearlong use by students, teachers, and parents at home or at school.

A Table of Correlations at the beginning of each unit identifies the curriculum outcomes for the unit as well as the multiple-choice questions that specifically test those concepts. To help students understand the curriculum, THE KEY provides explanations for key concepts at the beginning of each unit and practice questions. THE KEY includes Part B of the June 2000 and January 2004 diploma exams. Students may use them to become familiar with provincial exam format and rigor. Detailed solutions are provided for all questions. Solutions show the processes and ideas used in arriving at the correct answers and may help students gain a better understanding of the concepts being tested.

Note: The KEY shipped to you may differ in cover design, year, and ISBN from the one shown on the website. Castle Rock Research guarantees that the book you receive, regardless of these factors, will be current in regards to curriculum.