Just to confirm, your term 1,2 (true ),and 3 marks will be averaged together to make 60% of your total mark in English 12. The provincial is worth 40% of your total grade.
Helena found the following which may be useful for prepping your Original Compositions:
"Grade 12 Provincial Exam Prompts (Newest to Oldest)
The “Original Composition” section of the English 12 Provincial Exam is a major component of the whole
grade. Luckily, it is one that we can prepare for!
The writing prompts below can be roughly divided into 4 different themes. We will write stories which can fit into each theme and this will allow us to use these stories on the exam:
The writing prompts below can be roughly divided into 4 different themes. We will write stories which can fit into each theme and this will allow us to use these stories on the exam:
1. Change
2. Experiences
3. Life Lessons
4. Our Influences
2. Experiences
3. Life Lessons
4. Our Influences
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With independence comes increased
responsibility (Change, Life Lessons)
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Each generation has something valuable
to offer. (Life Lessons, Influences)
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Confidence comes from the support of
others. (Life Lessons, Influences)
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Self-awareness leads to meaningful
change. (Change, Life Lessons)
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Role models influence our lives.
(Influences, Change, Life Lessons)
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Certain events change our impressions of
life. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons).
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Our views of the past change as we
mature. (Influences, Change)
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The best gifts are the simplest ones. (Life
Lessons).
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We learn the most from those closest to
us. (Influences, Life Lessons)
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Our journey into the future begins in the
past. (Influences, Change)
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Certain experiences can mark the
beginnings of maturity. (Change,
Influences, Life Lessons).
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Challenging circumstances lead to positive
actions. (Influences, Change, Life Lessons)
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Forming meaningful connections may
enrich lives. (Influences, Life Lessons).
14. People can be influenced by their
environment. (Influences, Change).
15. Sometimes people are unable to control the directions their lives take. (Change). 16. People can create their own reality.(Life
Lessons, Influences).
17. Taking advantage of opportunities can be
beneficial. (Life Lessons).
18. Each stage of life brings new choices.
(Change, Life Lessons).
19. A good life does not have to be complex.
(Life Lessons).
20. It is important to have a realistic view of
life. (Life Lessons).
21. Surprises can make life interesting.
(Influences, Life Lessons).
22. Adapting to new situations in life is
essential. (Change, Life Lessons). 23. Taking charge of your own life is
worthwhile. (Influences, Life Lessons). 24. Being sincere is important. (Life Lessons). 25. The pursuit of freedom involves change.
(Change, Life Lessons).
26. Keeping an open mind allows for growth.
(Influences, Change, Life Lessons).
27. The important things in life endure over
time. (Change, Life Lessons).
15. Sometimes people are unable to control the directions their lives take. (Change). 16. People can create their own reality.(Life
Lessons, Influences).
17. Taking advantage of opportunities can be
beneficial. (Life Lessons).
18. Each stage of life brings new choices.
(Change, Life Lessons).
19. A good life does not have to be complex.
(Life Lessons).
20. It is important to have a realistic view of
life. (Life Lessons).
21. Surprises can make life interesting.
(Influences, Life Lessons).
22. Adapting to new situations in life is
essential. (Change, Life Lessons). 23. Taking charge of your own life is
worthwhile. (Influences, Life Lessons). 24. Being sincere is important. (Life Lessons). 25. The pursuit of freedom involves change.
(Change, Life Lessons).
26. Keeping an open mind allows for growth.
(Influences, Change, Life Lessons).
27. The important things in life endure over
time. (Change, Life Lessons).
Exam Preparation
We need to create stories which fit into each of these “categories”. Using all that we have learned about
writing stories we are going to create a story that is based on the prompt: “Technology is changing our
world”.
To prepare this story, we first need a general outline of the main character and the plot. For example, here is the preparation that I will use for a different writing prompt.
Topic:
With independence comes increased responsibility.
To prepare this story, we first need a general outline of the main character and the plot. For example, here is the preparation that I will use for a different writing prompt.
Topic:
With independence comes increased responsibility.
Organization and Planning
Use this space to plan your ideas before writing in the Response Booklet. WRITING ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE MARKED
Character: A sixteen year old girl named Haley and her eight year old brother Harry.
Conflict: Her parents go away for the weekend to visit an ailing grandparent. Haley is left in charge of the house and taking care of Harry until they return. She knows she shouldn’t have a party but is pressured into it.
Use this space to plan your ideas before writing in the Response Booklet. WRITING ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE MARKED
Character: A sixteen year old girl named Haley and her eight year old brother Harry.
Conflict: Her parents go away for the weekend to visit an ailing grandparent. Haley is left in charge of the house and taking care of Harry until they return. She knows she shouldn’t have a party but is pressured into it.
Complication:
1. Haley’s friends and boyfriend find out she has the house to herself so they pressure her
to have a party.
2. Despite knowing this is a bad idea, she agrees to host the party
3. The party becomes out of control and many people that Haley doesn’t know come uninvited to her party
4. As Haley tries unsuccessfully to control the party, she doesn’t realize that Harry has gone missing.
5. As Haley and her friends frantically search the house, they hear a car screeching to a sudden stop and a woman screaming coming from outside the house.
6. Haley approaches the woman bent over something small on the road, obviously lifeless.
7. Haley can’t see what it is; she can only see a pool of blood forming near the woman.
1. Haley barely able to see clearly through her tears, hears a faint voice. Harry comes out from behind a bush and asks Haley, “is that doggie going to be ok?”.
2. Despite knowing this is a bad idea, she agrees to host the party
3. The party becomes out of control and many people that Haley doesn’t know come uninvited to her party
4. As Haley tries unsuccessfully to control the party, she doesn’t realize that Harry has gone missing.
5. As Haley and her friends frantically search the house, they hear a car screeching to a sudden stop and a woman screaming coming from outside the house.
6. Haley approaches the woman bent over something small on the road, obviously lifeless.
7. Haley can’t see what it is; she can only see a pool of blood forming near the woman.
1. Haley barely able to see clearly through her tears, hears a faint voice. Harry comes out from behind a bush and asks Haley, “is that doggie going to be ok?”.
Resolution/Ending:
Instructions: On your “Organization and Planning” page. List the following before starting your story:
1. A specific description of your characters (name, age, or any other information important to your story). 2. The main conflict in your story (focus on internal conflict).
3. At least 3 examples of complication (remember this is very important to create interest and suspense). 4. Resolution or ending (remember an indeterminate ending can be very powerful also). " See Helena for the original link please.
1. A specific description of your characters (name, age, or any other information important to your story). 2. The main conflict in your story (focus on internal conflict).
3. At least 3 examples of complication (remember this is very important to create interest and suspense). 4. Resolution or ending (remember an indeterminate ending can be very powerful also). " See Helena for the original link please.
