Grammar
Which of the following is grammatically correct?
a) Ms. Rickards' class is hard.
b) Ms. Rickard's class is hard.
c) Ms. Rickards class is hard.
b) Ms. Rickard's class is hard.
Read the passages.
True or False:
You must cite evidence from both articles you are given.
True
What is a thesis statement?
Answers will vary.
What day is the EOC?
Tuesday, December 3rd
a) After the concert Jess and I grabbed some dinner.
b) After the concert Jess and I, grabbed some dinner.
c) After the concert, Jess and I grabbed some dinner.
c) After the concert, Jess and I grabbed some dinner.
What should you do first after beginning the test and before you read the passages?
Read the questions/prompt you will be answering.
How do I write an in-text citation if I know the author's name?
(author name, paragraph number)
example: (Rickard 4)
In which type of essay can you write in the first person?
Narrative
How long will you have to complete the exam each day?
90 minutes (unless otherwise given extended time)
Which of the following is grammatically correct?
a) The childrens toys were all over the floor.
b) The children's toys were all over the floor.
c) The childrens' toys were all over the floor.
b) The children's toys were all over the floor.
How long should a constructed response be?
One paragraph
How do I write an in-text citation if I DON'T know the author's name?
(First few words of the Title of Article)
What are the 3 types of irony?
Situational, Dramatic, Verbal
Constructed = 1 paragraph
Extended = full essay
Which of the following is written correctly?
a) Jess and sam ate at mcdonalds after school.
b) Jess and sam ate at McDonalds after school.
c) Jess and Sam ate at McDonald's after school.
c) Jess and Sam ate at McDonald's after school.
How long should my argumentative essay be?
If time permits, 5 paragraphs
Hook, TAG, Thesis Statement
What are the 3 types of rhetorical appeals and their definitions?
Logos (logic), Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion)
What percentage of your grade is this EOC? Can you exempt it or add bonus points?
20% and no
Which of the following is written correctly?
a) In the article the author writes "i have no dreams only hope".
b) In the article, the author writes "I have no dreams only hope".
c) In the article, the author writes, "I have no dreams, only hope."
c) In the article, the author writes, "I have no dreams, only hope."
How long should my informative essay be?
If time permits, at least four paragraphs.
What is the difference between an informative and argumentative essay?
Answers will vary.
What is rhetoric?
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
What happens if you take out your phone during the test?