The Blended Essay
Where can you "steal" your thesis from during the performance event essay?
It's in the writing prompt!
The sentence below contains what kind of error and how can it be fixed?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Run - On Sentence
Next week I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Next week I am taking the English II EOC; I know I will do great.
“Maria tapped her foot and checked her watch three times.” What can you infer?
She is impatient or anxious.
What kind of connotation do the following words have?
eerie, creaking, pitch black
Spooky/Scary
What does it mean when the writing prompt says to "blend writing from at least two genres" ?
You need to include two types of writing: argumentative, expository and/or narrative.
What two things MUST go in your introductory paragraph?
Hook AND Thesis
Which of the following is a reliable source for a research paper about the Vietnam Memorial construction?
A. an interview with a relative who has visited the Vietnam War Memorial
B. a documentary about how the Vietnam War Memorial was created and built
C. a podcast by a Vietnam War veteran who was at the opening of the memorial
B. a documentary about how the Vietnam War Memorial was created and built
Select all that apply =
Choose more than one answer!
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Personification.
How many test sessions will you have to complete for the English 2 EOC?
About how many paragraphs long should your essay be before submitting?
5!
A high school senior is researching possible career paths. Which question would best guide the student’s research?
A. What is the most highly paid computer programming job?
B. What careers will be in the most demand in the next five years?
C. What career choices are most popular among college students?
B. What careers will be in the most demand in the next five years?
The moral, message, or lesson of a story is called the _____________.
theme
Why might an author use a flashback?
To reveal background information or deepen character understanding.
How is Mrs. Collier going to grade your EOC performance?
Effort, time spent on the test, and if you wrote an outline on your scratch paper.
Give an example of a "lead in" for a quote or piece of evidence from the text.
According to the article...
The author suggests...
etc.
What is a reliable source? Give one example.
A reliable source is one that is well researched and does not include personal bias.
Examples: News stories, scientific journals, interviews, documentaries, reference materials, etc.
The author's attitude toward a topic is their _____________.
tone
What is important in a literary analysis response, after reading a passage?
A claim (position or stance on something), and reasoning to back up your claim.
Which embedded quote is written correctly?
According to EOC Test Tips, "Students should get plenty of rest before the big day" (DESE).
"To be prepared, shares DESE, students should get plenty of rest before the big day" .
According to EOC Test Tips, "Students should get plenty of rest before the big day" (DESE).
Give an example of a signal phrase for the conclusion paragraph.
In conclusion,
Clearly,
To wrap up,
...
A student is writing about working from home. Which of the following research questions would most help to narrow the topic appropriately?
A. Which companies have the best remote work policies?
B. How has remote work changed over time?
C. What factors influence an employee's desire to work from home, as opposed to in the office?
C. What factors influence an employee's desire to work from home, as opposed to in the office?
A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story
foreshadow
How does imagery affect the reader? What is it's purpose in writing?
It appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
What is one strategy you can use on the multiple choice section to find the correct answer?
eliminate wrong answers, "too long to be wrong", letter of the day, read the questions before reading the passage, read the full question and all the answer choices, etc.