Tips for writing the Final Exam:
1. Watch the time
2. Bring a pencil for the ZipGrade bubble sheet and a pen for the written portion of the exam
3. Proofread
4. Outline your essay before you write
5. Make sure you have all parts of the exam
6. Put up your hand if you need extra paper
English 10
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WRITING RUBRIC I wanted to share with you. Please notice all the elements of your writing that I will be looking at when I assign a mark. Note, it is the second rubric I will be applying to your essay in the link.
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Socials 11
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Past Provincial Exam Essay Topics
Social Studies 11
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1.
“Senate reform must be top priority for the
federal government of Canada to address.” Evaluate this statement.
2.
“Canada will never truly be a democratic country
unless we have revolutionary electoral reform.” To what extent is this
statement accurate?
3.
“The Supreme court of Canada had a critical role
in shaping Canadian society.” Justify this statement.
4.
Describe the Canadian electoral system from the
time an election is call until the end of the Election Day.
5.
To what extent do the media, pressure groups,
and lobbyists who pressure government have too much power to determine
government policy?
6.
Describe how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
has had an impact on Canadian Society.
7.
Evaluate the following statement: “Reinstating
the death penalty in Canada would be a violation of basic human rights in
addition to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”
8.
Discuss how Canada’s diverse region makes it
difficult to govern the country.
9.
Explain why the “Roaring Twenties” was such an
appropriate title for the 1920’s in Canada.
10.
To what extent has Canada helped the United
Nations achieve its purposes during the past sixty years?
11.
To what extent has intolerance been an issue in
Canada since 1914
12.
To what extent have women become more prominent
in Canadian society since 1914
13.
Discuss the impact of humans on the global
environment
14.
Discuss how Canada has changed since World War
One
15.
To what extent was the Canadian Government
successful in its attempts to deal with the depression? Your answer should
consider both sides of the statement.
16.
To what extent has the United Nations been
successful in fulfilling its mandate? Your answer should consider both the
successes and failures of the United Nations.
17.
Describe realistic strategies that Canadians
could take to reduce their negative impact on land, water, and the atmosphere.
18.
Evaluate the development of French Canadian and
English Canadian relations from throughout the period 1914 to 2000
19.
Evaluate the impact of World War One on the Canadian
home front. Use examples from between 1914-1918.
20.
Explain the difficulties that developing nations
experience as they try to break the poverty cycle.
21.
Describe the steps that led to Canada achieving
autonomy from Britain. Use examples from the period 1914 to 2000
22.
Explain the challenges facing Canadians as they
attempt to reduce the impact of global warming.
23.
Explain how minority groups have been
disadvantaged in Canadian society. Use examples from 1914 to 2000.
24.
Explain the social, economic and political
challenges faced by Canadians as they attempt to maintain their standard of
living.
25.
To what extent has the Canadian government been
successful in protecting Canada from American influence? Use examples from
1914-2000.
26.
To what extent did Canada play a significant
role in the Cold War events? Use examples from the period 1945-1990
27.
Explain the key factors that allowed Canada to
enjoy such a high standard of living compared to nations in the developing
world. Your answer must refer to both Canada and the developing world.
28.
To what extent did World War One and World War
Two have a negative impact on the Canadian home front? Use examples from
between 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Both sides of the argument must be addressed.
29.
Explain the political, social, and economic
challenges in finding solutions to environmental threats that affect Canadians.
All three aspects of the question must be addressed.
H.A.GS.
