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Final Exam Preparation

Final Exam Preparation . How to succeed on the final exam. Final Exam. DATE : Wednesday, January 2, 2013 TIME: 1:30-3:30. 2010 级英语翻译 1 、 2 班 Room: 13404. 2010 级英语翻译 3 班、英语师 范 1 班 Room: 13504. 2010 级英语师范 2 、 3 班 Room: 13604. Final Exam. 40% final grade Accumulative Test

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Final Exam Preparation

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  1. Final Exam Preparation How to succeed on the final exam

  2. Final Exam DATE: Wednesday, January 2, 2013TIME: 1:30-3:30 2010级英语翻译1、2班 Room: 13404 2010级英语翻译3班、英语师范1班 Room: 13504 2010级英语师范2、3班 Room: 13604

  3. Final Exam 40% final grade Accumulative Test • everything taught this semester can be tested, especially the content after midterm.

  4. Final Exam Format Types of Questions • Multiple choice • Fill in the blank • Vocabulary Sentences • Short answer • Long Answer

  5. Final Exam Multiple Choice Choose only one correct answer • When someone has serious issues, this means that they ______________. • Are reading a magazine • Are cooking food • Have problems • Have a headache

  6. Final Exam Fill In The Blank Write the correct word or phrase 1. ______________________commonly reflect the most basic and universal human concerns, such as love or the nature of humanity. Broad human concerns

  7. Final Exam Vocabulary Sentences • Use vocabulary words or idioms in a complete sentence. • Must be original and creative.

  8. Final Exam Short Answer / Long Answer • Write several sentences, or a short paragraph to clearly and coherently state your answer. • You will need to give support for your answers. • Use your best handwriting, with minimal or no spelling errors. • Use excellent grammar. • Be original and creative.

  9. Exam Prep What films have we seen this semester? • Back to the future • Hook • Butterfly Circus MIDTERM EXAM • October Sky • Prince of Egypt • Elf

  10. Exam Prep Main Characters: • Homer Hickman • John Hickman (dad) • Miss Riley • Quentin (geek friend) • Roy Lee • O Dell

  11. Exam Prep Main Characters: • Moses • Rameses • Zipporah (Moses’ wife) • Miriam (Moses’ sister) • God

  12. Exam Prep Main Characters: • Buddy the Elf • Walter Hobbs (Father) • Jovi • Buddy's Brother

  13. Semester in Review For each movie, know the elements of film: • Genre • Characters Functions and Archetypes • Transformational Arc • Three-Act Structure • Plot Summary • Key Terms, Vocabulary, Idioms • Cultural Observations • Theme

  14. Semester in Review Characters / Character Development Know what makes a character develop • Know how to describe character transformation • Know the 4 character functions and their meaning • Know the 7 character archetypes and their meaning

  15. Semester in Review Know each part of the Three-Act Structure • Act 1. The Setup - Know and understand what the inciting incident means. Know and understand exposition. • Act 2. The Development - Know and understand obstacles and conflict. Know and understand rising action. • Act 3. The Resolution - Know and understand what the climax is. Know and understand the denouement.

  16. Semester in Review Exam Prep Three Act Structure (pp. 38-44) Act One: Setup Act Two: Development Act Three: Resolution Exposition Climax (Rising Action) Denouement “Obstacles” and “Conflict” Increase Inciting Incident

  17. Semester in Review Theme The reason why we connect to movies so well is because of the universal theme. • A theme is the main point • Generalized comment about life, a special understanding of human experience • Controlling idea that guides the organization of all the other elements of the film

  18. Semester in Review General Theme Categories (pp. 67-70, 80-81) • Broad Human Concern • Life Philosophies • Religious and Ethical Concerns • Historical issues • Nations and National Characteristics • Social/Cultural/Technological Changes • Social Problems

  19. Semester in Review Influences of Film • How we spend our money • What we think is beautiful • Our political views • How we view the world and society • Our sense of history • What we see as right or wrong

  20. From the Textbook Chapter 1 • Genre (pp. 9-11) Chapter 2 • Characters (pp. 16-21) • Transformational Arc (pp. 23-24) Chapter 3 • The Narrative (pp. 33-35) • Three Act Structure (pp. 38-44) Chapter 5 • General Themes (pp. 67-70, 80-81)

  21. Merry Christmas!

  22. Movie Review: Elf • What genre is it?

  23. Characters • Protagonist • Main character • Antagonist • Creates conflict for the main character • New culture • Mirror • Buddy’s brother • Romance • Jovi

  24. PLUS EQUALS

  25. Exam Prep Three Act Structure Act One – Setup Act Two – Confrontation Act Three – Resolution Exposition Climax (Rising Action) Denouement “Obstacles” and “Conflict” Increase Inciting Incident

  26. Cultural Observations Learning New Culture • Buddy the Elf goes to New York • He encounters many problems • He eventually overcomes

  27. Cultural Observations Cross Cultural Experiences • Have you ever experienced something strange when learning a new culture? • How did you respond? • Would you do it differently next time?

  28. Themes What is the main theme from this movie? • Searching for identity • Managing culture shock • Cross cultural differences and experiences • Christmas brings joy

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