THE OXFORD SCHOOL TERM TEST WEEK TERM III-2015 12 th- Grade- Science (12A1 and 12A2) Term Tests for 12th grade will take place from THURSDAY 26 TH NOVEMBER to TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER. The schedule for these Tests is as follows: Les informamos que los exámenes trimestrales de 120 se llevarán a cabo del JUEVES 26 DE NOVIEMBRE AL MARTES 1 DE DECIEMBRE. El horario para los exámenes de 12o es el siguiente TIME 7:15 7:45 a.m. THURSDAY 26 HOMEROOM/ STUDY HALL FRIDAY 27 HOMEROOM/ STUDY HALL MONDAY 30 HOMEROOM/ STUDY HALL TUESDAY 1 HOMEROOM/ STUDY HALL 7:45 9:45 ENGLISH LITERATURE MATHS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPANISH 9:45 10:00 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS 10:00 11:30 CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY PHYSICS (10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) END OF YEAR CELEBRATION During this test period, classes will begin as usual at 7:30 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. Students MUST GO HOME immediately after each day s exams have ended. Students are not permitted to remain on any school premises once they have completed their exams. Durante este periodo, todos los exámenes iniciarán a las 7:30a.m. y terminarán a las 11:30 a.m. Los estudiantes se retirarán a sus hogares después de haber terminado los exámenes y está prohibido que permanezcan en los predios de la escuela una vez terminados el horario asignado. 1
I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 12 th GRADE English All Groups 1, 2, 3 Term III Since the Oxford School implements Cambridge Examinations our third term exam will be based upon AS Level of Passage for Comment format. It is vital for 12th grade English Language students to gain experience in this formal assessment. Section 1 of your test will be about commenting: Part A: Comment on the ways in which language and style are used.. [15] Below are points that will assist you in preparation: Read the question carefully, comment only on the aspects required in the question. Remember to identify distinguishing features of the texts, relate them to the function and context of the writing, and organize information in their answers Always comment on aspects such as vocabulary, figurative language (e.g. use of metaphor and simile), word ordering and sentence structure, formality/informality of tone, and the communication of attitudes, bias or prejudice, structure Write for a specific purpose and/or audience using appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style. Part B. Write a section (between 120 150 words) of this article. Base your answer closely on the features of the writing in the original extract. [10] Section 2 of your exam is Imaginative Writing(narrative/descriptive) You should write between 600 and 900 words. Choose 1 of the following.[25] Questions require a narrative or descriptive piece of continuous writing of 600 900 words (or two shorter linked pieces of 300 450 words). Candidates are required to show that they can write imaginatively, using language to create deliberate effects, e.g. in conveying a mood or describing a character. Candidates are advised to spend approximately 15 minutes reading the whole paper before they begin writing. Dictionaries may not be used. 2
II. ENGLISH LITERATURE Study Guide English Literature (9695) Term III Paper 5 Shakespeare and other Pre-20 th Century texts Sense and Sensibility Themes to explore: Marriage Social status/middle class values Portrayal of female characters Love Significant chapters to consider: Chapters 1 10 Introduction of the characters and the events which lead to the Dashwood family moving away Chapter 25 Read this chapter carefully and pick out what you find significant regarding plot, characters and themes. Chapter 48 In Edward she knew not what she saw.sketch of him. The presentation of Elinor s love for Edward Ferrars. Paper 7 Comment and Appreciation Students must read over the unseen passages which have been given in class and understand the guidelines which were set on how to comment on an unseen text. Focus on: Themes Language Tone Form Structure 3
III. BIOLOGY 12 A 1 and 2- Biology 1. Chapter 16: Energy and respiration p. 268 to 286 2. Biofactsheets No. 172 3. Extra copies and Handouts. Refer to: a. Biology Coursebook, Third Ed. Jones, M.; Fosbery, R.; et. al. b. Notes from the portfolio IV. CHEMISTRY : 12A1 and 12A2 CHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE Teacher : Carlos Chong Chan Chapter 13 - Naming Hydrocarbons 1. Naming alkanes 2. Naming alkenes 3. Naming alkynes Chapter 14 - Reactions of alkanes - Substitution of alkanes Reactions of alkenes - Addition of Hydrogen Addition of hydrogen halogens Addition of halogens ( F 2, Cl 2, Br 2 and I 2 ) Chapter 16 - Alcohols Nomenclature of alcohols ( naming alcohols ) Reaction of alcohols - Combustion Substitution to form halogenoalkane Esterification Dehydration Oxidation Chapter 17 - Carbonyl compounds Naming aldehydes Naming ketones Reactions of aldehydes and ketones : Oxidation with primary alcohols Oxidation with secondary alcohols 4
V. PHYSICS - 12 A1 and 12A2 12th grade study guides 3rd term 2015 Chapter 2 Projectiles Motion in two dimensions p28 understanding projectiles p29 Chapter 15:Stationary waves p210 From moving to stationary p 210 Nodes and antinodes p 212 Fornation of stationary waves p212 Determining the wavelength and speed of sound p216 Chapter 31: Nuclear physics p489 Background radiation Alpha decay Beta decay Gamma radiation Uses of radioactive elements Penetrating power of alpha, beta and gamma radiation Half life Write nuclear equations 5
VI. ESPAÑOL Profesoras: Zulema Díaz Grado: 12 SFL TEMARIO TRIMESTRAL DE ESPAÑOL TERCER TRIMESTRE DE 2015 LITERATURA Narrativa: La isla de las iguanas. Ramón Fonseca Mora Datos biográficos Contexto histórico-literario Estilo, temas, personajes, ambiente, narradores, espacio y acción. Poesía: Análisis de la poesía trimestral (Fondo y forma) Temática, recursos literarios y glosario Comentario crítico REDACCIÓN. ESPAÑOL 12: DESTREZAS Y HABILIDADES. SANTILLANA Certificado. Pág. 193 El contrato. Pág. 192 De trabajo De compra y venta Arrendamiento Bancario Decreto. Pág. 193 Decisión de un gobernante Disposición de carácter legislativo Cartas sociales. Págs. 178 De invitación De agradecimiento Presentación Felicitación Folleto turístico Documento publicitario Documentos informativos Artículo Boletín Entrevista Crónica TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN Redacción de párrafos Coherencia Cohesión Los signos de puntuación. Pág. 36 Comprensión lectora (análisis) La acentuación ortográfica y diacrítica 6
Profesora: Edilma Maure Grado: 12 AS LEVEL I. LITERATURA. Redacción de ensayos y comprensión lectora 1. PEDRO PÁRAMO (Novela completa), Juan Rulfo Contexto histórico, literario y social Estructura literaria Técnicas narrativas 2. BODAS DE SANGRE, Federico García Lorca Biografía La Guerra Civil Generación del 27 Características del género dramático lorquiano Temática y estilo El lenguaje: simbología, recursos poéticos y dramáticos La mujer desde la perspectiva lorquiana 3. Poesía: Análisis de la poesía trimestral (Fondo y forma) Temática, recursos literarios y glosario Comentario crítico TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN: Español 12. Español. Destrezas y habilidades. Santillana. Sinonimia y antonimia. Págs. 154.156 El ensayo Fases de la redacción Los signos de puntuación Coherencia y cohesión Conectores en la redacción Ortografía 7
Profesora: Maritza Valencia Grado: 12 A LEVEL I. LITERATURA. Redacción de ensayos y comprensión lectora 1. La casa de los espíritus, Isabel Allende Biografía Contexto histórico literario y social Realismo mágico Estructura Personajes Estilo Espacio Tiempo Simbologías Recursos narrativos 2. Peribáñez y el comendador de Ocaña, Lope de Vega Biografía Contexto histórico literario y social Realismo mágico Estructura Personajes Estilo Espacio Tiempo Simbologías Recursos narrativos II LENGUAJE: PAPEL 2 Comprensión de textos no literario Paráfrasis y técnica de resumen Párrafo de opinión TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN: LIBRO DESTREZAS Y HABILIDADES La paratextualidad pág. 128 La intertextualidad pág. 130 Uso de conectores pág. 80 Ortografía general Redacción de textos (ensayos literarios y puros o no literarios y comprensión de textos narrativos) 8
VII. MATHS: 12 th grade Pure 2/3 Chapter 6- Differentiating trigonometric, pgs. 82 to 96 Chapter 7- Derivatives products, pgs. 99 to 107 Statistics Chapter 5- Permutations and combinations, pgs. 84 to 99 Chapter 6- Probability distributions, pgs. 100 to 108 Mechanics 1. Chapter 5: Friction 2. Chapter 6: Motion due to gravity 3. Chapter 7: Newton s Third Law 4. Chapter 8: Work, energy and power 9