The Test by Angelica Gibbs

Introduction
‘The Test’ is a short story which follows a woman taking her driving test. Before you read the story, answer the following questions:
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Introduction
‘The Test’ is a short story which follows a woman taking her driving test. Before you read the story, answer the following questions:

Slide 1 - Diapositive

I am good/bad at passing exams/tests.
In pairs, discuss why.
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Slide 2 - Sondage

How do you feel when you know you have an exam/test coming up?

Slide 3 - Question ouverte

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Slide 4 - Diapositive

The theme of a story is its central idea, what it is about. What are the themes in The Test?

Slide 5 - Carte mentale

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Slide 6 - Diapositive

Have you ever been given an exam/test that you felt was (genuinely) unfair?
Yes, often.
Yes, a few times.
No, this has never happened to me.

Slide 7 - Sondage

Discuss your answer with your classmate
Discuss your answer with a classmate.
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Slide 8 - Diapositive

Scan the theory about Narrative Point of View on p4 of your booklet.
What is the point of view in The Test?
A
First-person view/first-person narrator
B
Second-person view/second-person narrator
C
Third-person view/third-person narrator
D
Alternating person view

Slide 9 - Quiz

Narrative Perspective
  • The Test is told in the past tense and is a third-person narration. 
  • There is a mix of narration and dialogue.
  • We have a limited view on the story, as we can't see inside the heads of the characters and know what they think. 
  • The meaning of the story is not explicit

Slide 10 - Diapositive

Recap: Do you...
Understand the story and storyline?

Understand its themes​?
Understand the setting of time and place of this short story?
Understand the cultural background of this short story?
Understand the narrative perspective of this short story?​







Slide 11 - Diapositive

I can talk about and explain everything I need to know about The Test.
( I will pass this Test ;) )
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 12 - Sondage