Vocabulary
A stanza is….
A group of lines in a poem.
True or false: my thesis statement should include text evidence.
FALSE
What words in this sentence are context clues for the meaning of the word impromptu?
Please don't come over without telling me in advance because I dislike impromptu visits.
"without telling me"
"in advance"
What is one thing you can use your scratch paper for during the test?
Multiple right answers
The state flower of Texas is....
The bluebonnet
In your own words, what is a thesis statement?
The main argument/claim of your essay. It should address the prompt directly.
Explain why it's better to be single than in a relationship.
Hint: It's better to be single than in a relationship because.....
Address prompt and lists two reasons.
Write a synonym for the bolded word.
I wish I could come, but I have family obligations this weekend.
Responsibilities, duties
Words like "however," "on the other hand," "whereas," "yet," and "unlike" signal that a writer is...
a. Explaining problem/solution
b. Comparing
C. Contrasting
D. Explaining cause/effect
C. Contrasting
Who was the 44th president of the United States?
President Barack Obama
In your own words, what is a concession?
A sentence that acknowledges "the other side" of an argument.
Explain how to tell if someone is untrustworthy.
Address prompt and lists two reasons.
Write a synonym (one word or a phrase) for the bolded word.
Aaron did not have a job or any after responsibilities to tend to after school, so he naturally had more time for leisure activities than Marco (who had two jobs and a baby sister he was in charge of looking after).
Free, free time, fun, relaxing, enjoyable
What is missing from this introduction paragraph?
Some countries around the world are banning social media for teens under sixteen. This is a good idea, but it doesn’t teach young teenagers digital media skills.
A thesis statement
Describe three strategies you can use on tomorrow's test.
Multiple right answers.
An author's tone reveals....
how they feel about their subject
Explain what makes Houston a special city.
Address prompt and lists two reasons.
What word from the quote shows you what dainty means?
“They opened the front door for her the moment her dainty little foot touched the first step.” -From October Sky
What is missing from this body paragraph?
The article explains, “Instead of face-to-face conversations, we now have endless streams of texts and posts.” These short messages probably don’t give people the same kind of emotional connection as when they talk in person.
A topic sentence
One side of a square is 6 meters. Calculate the perimeter AND area of the square.
Perimeter is 24 meters
Area is 36 meters
Describe the relationship between a thesis statement and topic sentences.
A thesis statement answers the prompt and states the two main ideas of an essay. The topic sentence expands on these ideas to introduce the body paragraphs.
Explain what makes someone a good friend.
Address prompt and lists two reasons.
Write a synonym for the bolded word. What word(s) from the quote is a context clue for trotted?
“He trotted away, then galloped around the field on his own while Anya sat down next to one of her lumpy straw men.” -From Anya and the Nightingale
Skipped, walked quickly, jogged
"galloped"
What does the writer need to add to complete this body paragraph?
The author also argues that technology replaces the quality of face-to-face interactions. The article mentions, “While social media allows us to keep in touch with friends, it doesn’t replace the value of spending time together in person.”
An explanation/analysis of evidence.
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118 elements