AB THE KEY STUDY GUIDE - English 10-1 9781553718147
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THE KEY Study Guide for English 10-1 is specifically designed to assist students all year in preparing for quizzes, unit tests, and final exams. It is 100% aligned with the Alberta curriculum and focuses primarily on preparing students for the written response and reading comprehension components of the provincial diploma exam.
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Examples of topics addressed in the reading section include:
- Definitions
- Form and genre
- Reading narratives
- Reading poetry
- Reading for examinations
- Writing essays
- Writing mechanics
THE KEY includes two complete reading practice examinations. 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/or ideas used in arriving at the correct answers and may help students gain a better understanding of the concepts that are being tested.
The appendices include a glossary of literary terms and examination ‘’directing words’’.
Two new sections have been added to THE KEY to enhance student achievement and success. KEY Factors Contributing to School Success provides students with suggestions for reaching their potential at school, identifying their particular learning style, maximizing their study time, and reviewing notes effectively. The section includes a checklist to help students assess their strategies for success.
KEY Strategies for Success on Exams focuses on preparing students to write exams. This section provides students with study options for exam preparation, descriptions of common exam question formats, tips for to common question formats and directing words, suggestions for managing test anxiety, strategies to use before and during an exam, and tips for selected subject areas.