FINAL+REVIEW

--this is a printable copy of the final test review

**English Literature Final Review**

1. Read with comprehension 2. Effectively analyze literature 3. Know the characteristics of Ancient England, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance in England 4. Be familiar with the major English writers through the Renaissance 5. Recognize how the literature and history connect 6. Use technology purposefully and effectively 7. Collaborate effectively 8. Read independently 9. Think critically and creatively 10. Write effectively about literature
 * Overall goals of the course.**
 * Students will…**

1. identify the characteristics of an epic 2. identify the characteristics of an epic hero 3. define satire and identify it in English literature 4. define stereotype and identify them in English literature 5. define social criticism and identify it in English literature 6. define theme and identify it in literature. 7. define point of view and identify how it affects English literature 8. identify metaphors and similes and their effects on English poetry 9. identify pastoral poetry and recognize its elements in poetry. 10. define metaphysical conceits and identify its elements in poetry 11. define humanism and identify its elements in poetry 12. identify the major characteristics of Shakespeare’s life and times 13. identify the major themes of //Hamlet//
 * Specific skills demanded.**
 * Students will…**

Selections from //Beowulf//—author unknown Selections from //Humbaba//—author unknown “The Seafarer”—author unknown “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”—author unknown selections from //The Canterbury Tales//—Geoffrey Chaucer Various poems from the Renaissance period //Hamlet//—William Shakespeare
 * Literature studied:**

**What to expect on the final:**

Part I: Multiple Choice (50 questions) · The goal of this part of the test is to show you have read with comprehension the literature required of the course

Part II: Short answer (25 points) · The goal of this part of the test is to show you understand the history and the elements of the various genres of literature we have studied.

Part III: Short essay (3 questions) · The goal of this part of the test is to show you can identify and discuss the elements of literature effectively. It will also show your ability to write in effective paragraph structure.

Part IV: Long essay (1 question—see below) · The goal of this part of the test is to show you can construct a longer essay using introduction, body, and conclusion. It will also reflect your ability to think and write critically about the entire body of literature studied.

Part V: Technology · The short essay and long essay portions of the final will be done on a Google docs file and then downloaded to Word so that it can be printed in handed in. Doing so will demonstrate your ability to purposefully use technology.

Part VI: Final blog for independent reading · Before the end of the day on Friday, January 7, 2011, you access your Wiki blog, label an entry FINAL BLOG and summarize your book and your thoughts on the independent reading Wiki.


 * Part IV: Long essay. Answer the following question in a well-written 5-paragraph essay. Be sure you have an introduction, body and conclusion.**

What is the most significant piece of English literature that we studied this semester? Be sure to support your opinion with logic and/or examples.