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CAHSEE

CAHSEE. California High School Exit Exam. CAHSEE FAQS:. Overview Testing Dates: MARCH 12 & 13 (TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY) Passing both sections of the CAHSEE is a diploma requirement for all students in California. CAHSEE website. “Testing and Accountability” Tab

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CAHSEE

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  1. CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam

  2. CAHSEE FAQS: • Overview • Testing Dates: • MARCH 12 & 13 (TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY) • Passing both sections of the CAHSEE is a • diploma requirement for all students in • California Discover the power of custom layouts

  3. CAHSEE website • “Testing and Accountability” Tab • California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Link • www.cde.ca.gov Counseling Discover the power of custom layouts

  4. What should you know about the CAHSEE?

  5. CAHSEE Test Composition • CAHSEE Math Exam • 92 Multiple Choice Questions • CAHSEE English Language Arts • 79 Multiple Choice Questions • 1 Essay Question Discover the power of custom layouts

  6. ELA Breakdown • 45 points = Reading passage questions • 15 points = Writing Conventions • 12 points = Writing Strategies • 18 points = Writing a short essay Discover the power of custom layouts

  7. What Exactly is on the CAHSEE? • Approximately 72 multiple choice questions about reading and writing strategies • One essay response question • The nitty-gritty: You have to be correct on a little more than half of the questions (including a passing essay score) in order to pass. You a have to have about a 70% to be marked “Proficient” on the test.

  8. CAHSEE: ELA PORTION Discover the power of custom layouts

  9. CAHSEE Writing • Writing Application • On the writing portion of the CAHSEE exam, you will be given a “Writing Task” which is oneessay question.It is NOT timed. • You may be asked to do one of the following: • Biographical Narrative • Expository Essay • Response to Literature • Persuasive Essay • Business Letter

  10. CAHSEE Sample Essay Prompts • Biographical Narrative • Expository • Response to Literature • Persuasive • Business Letter

  11. Biographical Narrative Tells the story from the life of a real person. Often, this type of CAHSEE essay question will ask you to write about someone who is important in your life.

  12. Expository Essay Expository essays (also called compositions) are most often nonfiction, meaning that it deals with real people, things, events and places. The question may ask you to write about an important moment in history or technology, or a question about school.

  13. Response to Literature You read a (literature) text and are asked to respond (write an essay) based on a question regarding that passage. This type of question asks that you first comprehend the text, then write about it. Make sure to include quotes to support ideas!

  14. Persuasive Essay A persuasive essay (or composition) asks you to defend a position or argue for your side of an issue about which people disagree. Anticipate and respond to the counterargument. Remember to try and include a call to action in the conclusion. The readers want you to think about the other side of the argument and keep that in mind as you defend your ideas

  15. Business Letter • A Business Letteris a formal correspondence about a business related matter. • When you’re writing a business letter, your purpose may be • to apply for a job • to complain • to request information

  16. Parts:I. Heading: Your address & the dateII. Inside Address: The reader’s name (spelled correctly) & addressfor example:Mr. Tom Key, CounselorIndependence High School1776 Educational Park DriveSan Jose CA 95133III. Salutation: (Notice the colon) Dear Sir or Madam: IV. Body: Purpose of the letterUsually 3 SHORT paragraphs V. Introduction: State your name and purpose (WHY)VI. Body: Explain what you want (WHAT)VII. Conclusion: Thank you & Contact Info/Number VIII. Complimentary closing: Sincerely,Yours truly,Yours sincerely,IX. Signature: Sign your letter personally, then type your name Business Letter Requirements

  17. Essay Reminders • Always spend a few minutes before writing the essay to ________________. This can include the do-what chart, a bullet pointed outline, etc. • HBIT • TS => EX => CM => EX => CM => CS • Restate thesis, summarize ideas, tie to society • WRITE NEATLY***

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