Vocabulary/Grammar
how an author describes a character
characterization
Text about a girl who loved pigeons.
The girl who Raised Pigeons.
4-5
How many parts does the ELA Regents Exam have?
3
What is Mrs. Yoel's first name?
Lizeth
an opposing argument
Counterclaim
Title of the text about a girl named Maria whose mother had a garden in their house.
What are the 5 paragraphs in an essay called?
Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion.
What do you have to do in part 1?
What is Ms. Vega's office number?
107
What is the "who" in this sentence: Stephen Jay Gould explains that scientists used biased research.
Stephen Jay Gould
The lesson or main point the author wants readers to understand.
How long should your answer be in part 3?
2-3 paragraphs.
What is Mrs. Yoel's baby's name?
Asher
What is the "does" (action) in the sentence: Stephen Jay Gould explains that scientists used biased research to claim that women were intellectually inferior to men
explains that scientists used biased research to claim that women were intellectually inferior to men
Title of the text that explained how women used to be considered less intelligent than men.
Women's Brains
Why should we add evidence to our essays?
to support our ideas.
What do you have to do in part 2?
Read 4 texts and write an argumentative essay.
What is one of Ms. Vega's hobbies?
running.
preference for or against a specific idea, thing, or group. (i.e when you say Colombian food is the best because you're Colombian)
bias
Name of the text that explained how unfair college rankings are.
What College Rankings Really Tell Us
What does an introduction do?
Introduces the topic and presents your opinion.
What do you have to do in part 3?
What is something Mrs. Yoel always says in the beginning of the class?
Get your books so we can read for 10 minutes.