novel
Who wrote “X” and “Long Way Down”?
Ilysah Shabazz and Jason Reynolds
Define pre-requisite
Pre-requisite
A pre-requisite is a condition or requirement that must be met before something else can occur or be done. It refers to something that is necessary as a prior condition, such as a course required before taking another course.
Define cultural capital
Cultural Capital: The non-financial social assets (education, intellect, style of speech) that promote social mobility; relevant to the girls' aspirations.
What are the 2 semicolon rules
list separation and joining 2 indep. clauses
What is a parenthetical citation and what are the rules for it? How does it differ based on novels vs. websites?
Parenthetical Citations: Put author’s last name, then comma, then page number or line number, and put parenthesis before and after. Ex: (Abubatata, 8)
Replace page # with year of publication for articles
What were our book club books and their authors?
Lord of the Flies- William Golding
Little Women- Louisa May Alcott
Explain the difference between affect and effect. Provide a sentence for each.
Affect vs. Effect
Define dystopia and antithesis
Dystopia: An imagined society characterized by suffering or injustice, often explored through the boys' descent into chaos.
Antithesis: A contrast or opposition between two things; often used to explore themes of civilization vs. savagery.
What are the 7 comma rules
What’s the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos
Explain 3-4 characters from a book club book and describe them.
Example:
Jo: Being a writer and having the same rights as a man.
Meg: Get married and live the normal life at the time.
Beth: Play piano and live the simple life.
Amy: Go to Paris and become an artist
Define:
-magn/mega
-psych
-path
large, mind, sickness
Explain the difference between:
- Linear vs. Nonlinear Storytelling
and
-Affect vs. Effect
Linear vs. Nonlinear Storytelling
2. Affect vs. Effect
Fix this sentence:
2. There going to the park, after school to play soccer but, their not bringing a ball.
They’re going to the park, after school, to play soccer, but they’re not bringing the ball.
List (and briefly explain) three steps for analysis from the analysis elevator
Explain: Tie evidence back to the point
Connect: point out why the evidence is important
Deconstruct: point out important details within,Infer: make and draw conclusions
Evaluate: Make judgement about specific aspects and ideas
Synthesize: new and unique insights or perspectives
How does internalized racism connect to Malcolm in “X”
Malcolm feels internalized racism thinking that everything that goes wrong in his family is his fault. When someone from a marginalized group of society starts to think poorly of themselves.
What’s systemic racism? Give an example
Systemic Racism: The entrenched and widespread racial discrimination that is built into the policies, practices, and structures of institutions (e.g., legal, educational, or healthcare systems) that disadvantages certain racial groups. Example: Schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods often get less funding, leading to fewer resources and opportunities, a form of systemic inequality.
What’s the difference between:
(Home vs. home)
Fix:
Their going to the zoo this weekend they want to see the lions the tigers and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks, my cousin james is coming too.
They’re going to the zoo this weekend; they want to see the lions, the tigers, and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks. My cousin, James, is coming too.
What makes good evidence?
Also-
What is the protocol we used to assess credibility for a source?
A: Author
B: best before
C:connections
D: design
E: expected outcome
Explain how reciprocity connects to The Paper Menagerie
answers vary
Spell the word that matches this definition:
A social class in capitalist societies, typically associated with ownership of property, wealth, and business. It is often contrasted with the working class (proletariat).
Bourgeoisie: A social class in capitalist societies, typically associated with ownership of property, wealth, and business. It is often contrasted with the working class (proletariat).
Define: autonomy, dissent, and subjugation
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-governance; the ability to make one's own decisions and govern oneself without external control.
Dissent: The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially held; disagreement with or opposition to an established system or authority.
Subjugation: The act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force; the condition of being dominated or oppressed by a more powerful entity.
What is a participial phrase?
group of words that starts with a participle (a verb form acting as an adjective) and modifies a noun or pronoun.
Name 3 types of poems and explain them
Also- whats the difference between a theme topic and theme statement
haiku, acrostic, freestyle, rhyme scheme, etc.
theme topic: patience
theme statement: the novel teaches us that good things come to those who wait