Test Information!

Hey 7^th graders! 

Your first (and only) test this term will be on Monday, March 30. This means that you have about three weeks to prepare, which is plenty of time.

This test is a writing test. The topic will be Animal Farm. I want to see how you handle the different styles of writing we have worked on in class (persuasive, narrative and informative). I will give you the writing tasks to prepare in advance (i förväg), but you will not be allowed to use notes to complete the tasks during the test.

Task #1: Persuasive Writing

Imagine that you are Snowball in exile and you think that what is happening on Animal Farm is terrible. A radio station has given you the chance to give a talk and they will broadcast it live and try to transmit what you say to Animal Farm. Pretend you are Snowball and write a speech to the animals. Try to show the animals your real actions (handlingar) and intentions (avsikter, intentioner). Try to convince them that Napoleon is not good for the Animal Farm – give examples of the bad things he has done. Try to give the animals some advice – what should they do to make the Animal Farm a better place?

Task #2: Narrative Writing

Pick your favorite character from Animal Farm. Write a short biography of his or her life. When was he/she born? Does he/she have brothers and sisters? What are his/her hobbies and favorite things? Be creative, as if you are telling a story.

Task #3: Informative Writing

Why did George Orwell write Animal Farm? (Hint: pages 1-4 in your book)

Grades (Betyg)

Tests that receive an A will require written responses that are more than half a page. They will have clear topic sentences, almost no grammatical errors, and will make frequent use of transition words (in addition, furthermore, moreover etc.). They will be well-organized and full of insight, examples and details.

Tests that receive a C will require written responses that are a half a page. They will usually have clear topic sentences, some grammatical errors, and will make occasional use of transition words (in addition, furthermore, moreover etc.). They will have minor organizational problems, some insight, and a few examples and details.

Tests that receive an E will require written responses that are a half a page. They will rarely have clear topic sentences, grammatical errors will be frequent, and transition words (in addition, furthermore, moreover etc.) will rarely be used. They will have organizational problems, a little bit of insight, and few examples or details.