ELA 10 PARCC

Check out a practice tests here. Make sure you select Grade 10!

The Literacy Cookbook PARCC Prep Page - many helpful resources to help you prepare for the English PARCC!

Here are also some GREAT resources compiled by our English Department:

Day 1: Literary Analysis

• Terms you may need to know (Quizlet)
• Tips for Writing Literary Analysis Essay

Day 2: Research Simulation

• Zombie Apocalypse Practice - with tips & tricks

Characterization Information (for day 1 and 3 of PARCC testing)

• Video https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzk1OTM1OTc1MFpa
• Definitions: https://literarydevices.net/characterization/
• Power Point https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzk1OTM1OTc1MFpa

Understanding Imagery (for day 1 and 3 of PARCC testing)

• Powerpoint https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2FFL9rXNcc8Q0Q2dFdMeF9oMk0/view
• Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4LVTn4d_-Q

Mood & Tone (for day 1 and 3 of PARCC testing)

• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3TZGZn5VwA&disable_polymer=true
• Tone Definition: https://literarydevices.net/tone/

Point of View (for day 1 and 3 of PARCC testing)

• Definition: https://literarydevices.net/point-of-view/
• Examples: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-point-of-view.html
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqN25dpPig&disable_polymer=true

Understanding Diction: (for day 1 and 3 of PARCC testing)

• Definition: http://www.literarydevices.com/diction/
• Examples: http://www.montgomery.k12.ky.us/userfiles/1530/Classes/7552/ANALYZING%20DICTION%20AND%20WRITING%20COMMENTARY.pdf