10th and 12th gradeReview & Practice for the C.D.A. Unit 1

“Daddy” by Sylvia PlathYou do not do, you do not do Any more, black shoe In which I have lived like a foot For thirty years, poor and white, Barely daring to breathe or Achoo. Daddy, I have had to kill you. You died before I had time– Marble-heavy, a bag full of God, Ghastly statue with one gray toe Big as a Frisco seal And a head in the freakish Atlantic Where it pours bean green over blue In the waters off beautiful Nauset. I used to pray to recover you. Ach, du.

Which best summarizes the speaker’s point of view?

A. The speaker is a thrill seeker. B. The speaker loves her father. The speaker hates her father. The speaker is extremely religious.

Which best summarizes the speaker’s point of view?

A. The speaker is a thrill seeker. B. The speaker loves her father. The speaker hates her father. The speaker is extremely religious.

Why does the author choose to write this poem in 1st person?

1. It shows us we are supposed to agree with the speaker.

2. One perspective limits confusion. 3. The speaker is supposed to

represent ALL people.

Why does the author choose to write this poem in 1st person?

1. It shows us we are supposed to agree with the speaker.

2. One perspective limits confusion. 3. The speaker is supposed to

represent ALL people.

What does the poem suggest about the poet’s life?

1. She had an amazing childhood. 2. She reflects positively on her past. 3. Her past haunts her. 4. She loves nature, especially the

ocean.

What does the poem suggest about the poet’s life?

1. She had an amazing childhood. 2. She reflects positively on her past. 3. Her past haunts her. 4. She loves nature, especially the

ocean.

The poet’s choice of: “You do not do, You do not do, anymore black shoe,” is reminiscent of . . .

1. something her mother said to her. 2. a childhood poem or song. 3. her positive reflection of her father. 4. her hate of black shoes.

The poet’s choice of: “You do not do, You do not do, anymore black shoe,” is reminiscent of . . .

1. something her mother said to her. 2. a childhood poem or song. 3. her positive reflection of her father. 4. her hate of black shoes.

Which best describes the theme of the poem?

1. The celebration of a 20th century childhood.

2. A poor, white woman in America 3. A woman who happily reflects on her

childhood. 4. A woman who reflects on a harsh

childhood.

Which best describes the theme of the poem?

1. The celebration of a 20th century childhood.

2. A poor, white woman in America 3. A woman who happily reflects on her

childhood. 4. A woman who reflects on a harsh

childhood.

Write 1 paragraph about the controversy that this cartoon illustrates.

In the below cartoon, who do the donkey and the elephant represent? Write 1 paragraph describing what the scene means.

If a car suddenly ceased to function under normal circumstances, which section of the owners manual would an owner turn to?

1. CONTENTS 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. MENU FEATURES 4. WARRANTY

If a car suddenly ceased to function under normal circumstances, which section of the owners manual would an owner turn to?

1. CONTENTS 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. MENU FEATURES 4. WARRANTY

Which sentence expresses past action that occurred before another past action?

1. Donte’ went to the store. 2. Donte and James had gone to the

store. 3. Donte and James have gone to the

store. 4. Donte and James will have gone to

the store.

Which sentence expresses past action that occurred before another past action?

1. Donte’ went to the store. 2. Donte and James had gone to the

store. 3. Donte and James have gone to the

store. 4. Donte and James will have gone to

the store.

VIDEO Which sentence uses parallel grammatical structure?

1. Donte goes to the store with James and buys a Coke.

2. Donte goes to the store with James and bought a Coke.

3. Donte goes to the store with James, buys a Coke, and lied to his parents.

4. Donte goes to the store with James, bought a Coke, and lied to his parents.

Which sentence uses parallel grammatical structure?

1. Donte goes to the store with James and buys a Coke.

2. Donte goes to the store with James and bought a Coke.

3. Donte goes to the store with James, buys a Coke, and lied to his parents.

4. Donte goes to the store with James, bought a Coke, and lied to his parents.

VIDEO In which sentence is a semicolon used incorrectly?

1. Mrs. Shah teaches math; she has three classes of geometry.

2. Mrs. Berry’s classes include; 9th English, 10th English, and 11th English.

3. Jacacia did well on her interview; however, she did not get the job.

VIDEO In which sentence is a semicolon used incorrectly?

1. Mrs. Shah teaches math; she has three classes of geometry.

2. Mrs. Berry’s classes include; 9th English, 10th English, and 11th English.

3. Jacacia did well on her interview; however, she did not get the job.

VIDEO Which sentence is correct?

1. Their are many reasons to go to school.

2. There are many reasons to go to school.

3. They’re are many reasons to go to school.

4. Th’re are many reasons to go to school.

VIDEO Which sentence is correct?

1. Their are many reasons to go to school.

2. There are many reasons to go to school.

3. They’re are many reasons to go to school.

4. Th’re are many reasons to go to school.

Readings on the CDA

Recognizable reading passages: Beowulf (2), The Seafarer, Magna Carta, MacBeth

Other: 1 short excerpt from a poem, 1 excerpt from a play

Terms to know! Finding support from the text Inference Know 1st, 2nd, 3rd person point of view Theme Mood/tone Allusion Caesura Alliteration Personification soliloquy

Terms to know!

Imagery Words-in-context: What is meant by the

word “leave” in line 23? Summary of plot Casual v. formal tone Implied main idea Organization of passages: cause and

effect, chronological

Conventions

Spelling errors Active v. passive voice Quotation format Capitalization Subject of a sentence/passage