Test Questions
In your own words, what is this question asking you?
What is a shared theme of both passages?
What common message do both passages have?
What type of evidence should be included in each of your body paragraphs?
A citation/quote from the text.
Correct the following grammatical/spelling errors:
mrs day is da best language arts teacher in the whole universe
Mrs. Day is the best Language Arts teacher in the whole universe!
Write a transition that would be appropriate for the 2nd paragraph?
To begin, to start off, to start, firstly, first and foremost, etc.
The glasses in Killing Mr. Griffin are a symbol of?
In your own words, what is this question asking you?
What does the phrase "the flame that consume him" emphasize?
What does this phrase mean? Who/what is the flame being compared to?
Paraphrase
What type of noun always needs to be capitalized?
A proper noun.
"Furthermore" and "Therefore" are most appropriate in which paragraph(s)?
3rd or 4th
What is this an example of?
Hot - Cold
Antonym
In your own words, tell us what this question is asking...
How do paragraphs 12 and 18 contribute to the overall meaning on passage 2?
Bonus 100 points: What is the first thing you should do before answering?
What line of text is said in the paragraph that tells us the meaning/purpose of this passage?
BONUS: Go back to those paragraphs and read them!
Failure to use quotation marks when citing directly from the text is called...
Plagiarism. NEVER EVER DO THIS.
Surprise Bonus!
You received 300 points
What is the name of the paragraph where the counterargument located?
Rebutal
What is a correct way to site your evidence?
In Article 2, Paragraph 3 it states,"blah blah blah".
Studies have shown, "blah blah blah" (Article 2, Paragraph 3).
The author's view of what is happening/important. A character's perspective... who's side are we learning from?
When a writer is able to develop their own elaboration, it means they are able to form...
Original thought! You can show this by including your own personal anecdote when elaborating.
How many sentences should be in a paragraph? How can you check and make sure you have the appropriate amount of sentences?
5-7 sentences; counting punctuation marks
However,
Although,
On the contrary,
Others may say,
Draw a plot diagram, labeled correctly and explain it to the class
Include:
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay gives the writer the opportunity to choose a position and argue their opinion with evidence and elaboration.
This essay MUST INCLUDE A REBUTAL!
In your body paragraphs, what three things should be included?
Reason in your own words
Elabortion: why is this important (in your own words)
Evidence: quote to support your reason (citation from the text)
Write 3 sentences using there, their, and they're in the correct format.
there- Mrs. Day's class is over there.
their- Mrs. Day's students love their Language Arts class.
they're- They're going to miss Mrs. Day next year.
Write 10 transitions.
Therefore
First and foremost
Additionally,
To begin
In conclusion
Lastly
However
To start off
To sum up
Furthermore
Ophelia in Killing Mr. Griffin is called what?
An allusion