TAME
Different Types of Essay
US Geography
MCAS Mystery Category
General Mystery Category
100
This is the first thing you are supposed to do when approaching the MCAS. It is the "T" of "TAME"
What is "topic", which means, look ahead to the essay prompt, so you know what you are being asked to write about.
100
In this type of essay you would be asked to examine a text and explain its meaning AKA _________
What is analyze?
100
San Jose and Oakland are located in the "bay area" of this US state
What is CA?
100
Your thesis statement should ALWAYS be put in this part of your intro paragraph.
What is at the end? Last sentence
100
This is where Bad Bunny is from
What is Puerto Rico?
200
This is the second thing that you are supposed to do when approaching the MCAS. It is the "A" in "TAME"
What is annotate? You read the passage and annotate parts that will help you write your essay!
200
In this type of essay you would be asked to convince someone to take action using supporting evidence AKA __________
What is argue?
200
True or false: Maine is part of New England
What is true?
200
Assess whether or not this qualifies as a claim:
"I personally believe in the idea of keeping The Poet X in bookshelves because it is relatable and it’s story is intriguing"
What is no? Personal opinions are not claims.
200
Identify the Pokemon shown here:
Who is Eevee?
300
This is what the "M" in "TAME" stands for. It's the 3rd thing you do, when approaching the MCAS
What is do the Multiple Choice?
300
In this type of essay you would be asked to tell the events of a story using setting and character AKA ________
What is narrate?
300
This is the neighborhood that Logan Airport is located in
What is East Boston?
300
For the essay portion, you will get a __________, a description and brief set of directions on what you should write about and who you should address it to.
What is prompt?
300
When Spongebob is denied entry to The Salty Spitoon, it is recommended he try this other local establishment instead
What is Super Weenie Hut Jr.? I will also accept Weenie Hut Jr. as well.
400
This is the final thing you do, when approaching the MCAS with the TAME method. It is the "E" in tame.
What is write your essay?
400
Bro check out this sweet prompt: "write an editorial for your local newspaper in which you argue why it is important for teachers in your school to be trained in mindfulness. Be sure to use details from both passages to develop your essay."
Tell me if you are being asked to narrate, argue, or analyze?
What is argue?
400
This US state has a string of tropical islands of its southern coast, known as the "Keys"
What is Florida?
400
In your writing, you may have to include a section on what you would like your audience to do, this is called your ______ to ______
What is Call To Action?
400
This MBTA train goes over the Longfellow bridge between the Kendall/MIT neighborhood of Cambridge, and the West End neighborhood of Boston
What is the Red Line?
500
This is the reason why it is suggested that you do the MCAS in TAME order
Because you might find stuff along the way in the multiple choice and other parts of the test, that will help you write your essay.
500
Look at this prompt
"Based on “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, write a reflection from Amy’s perspective as an adult, including the effect her mother’s advice had on her life. Be sure to use what you know about the characters, settings, and events from the passage to develop your reflection."
Tell me if you are being asked to argue, narrate, or analyze
What is narrate?
500
This major US city, one of the largest in the US with over 2 million people living in it, is located on Lake Michigan
What is Chicago?
500
"Based on the excerpts, write an essay explaining how Hanneke in The Signature of All Things and Mr. Knightley in Emma each play a significant role in the life of the main character. Be sure to use details from both excerpts to develop your essay."
There are 3 main types of writing. This prompt is asking you to...
What is analyze?
500
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD THIS IS THE KEY YOU HIT TO INDENT YOUR PARAGRAPHS
WHAT IS TAB FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!