You might want to know what to study. I could be cynical and say, "Study everything, of course"; however, since these are your first JHS exams, I'll give you a break. Your other teachers may not, and probably will not in older grades.
You must stay in the exam room for ninety minutes, even if finished (Edit! Check Answers!); however, you will have two hours if you need it. Not more. You do not have to do questions in order. Always do what is easiest for you first.
WRITE NEATLY.
Reading Comprehension:
Read a passage and answer multiple-choice answers. Studies have shown that with multiple-choice answers your first guess is usually best. Check again, but trust your intuition. There is nothing you can do in one week to prepare for this! The way to prepare for this in future is read often and read challenging works.
Grammar:
I expect you to be proficient at all English grammar to a grade seven level for a native speaker of English. You should know the grammar we studied, which was what the class had the most trouble with when I assigned the diagnostic test, and all other English grammar. Use the grammar apps you have and spend time on what you score lower on. I won't test you on names of grammar, but on using it correctly.
Novels:
Make sure you know one of the two novels well. I will give you a choice of the two to write about (for our new student, study the one that you were here to do with us). Make sure you know many details of the one novel: though you do not need to know specific chapters, pages or quotations by heart, you will need to know details of plot, setting, characters, etc.
Narrative/Fiction-Genre:
There will be a section where you have to brainstorm, plan and write a fiction narrative in the genre of your choice. Do not try to write it ahead to memorize and write it in the exam. I will add a few trick details you must include, so that isn't possible.
Do not stress. Most people get the same mark on exams they get on other course work. Good luck!
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