Essays 1
Fix the title: worst dae ev3r.
Worst Day Ever
How many sentences are in a paragraph?
Around 5-7 but you can always add more
What is a theme?
The underlying message or central idea.
In the book, Iqbal, what is a rupee?
The debt the family owes to the master (Hussain Khan)
What are the 2 things you are forbidden to say in this class?
Like or uhm
Which type of essay has a counterargument, and which paragraph does it go in?
An argumentative essay.
It is introduced in the 1st paragraph and then mentioned in the 4th paragraph.
Do you put quotation marks for book titles or article titles?
Article titles
Give us 3 examples of transitions words
Answers may vary
(Firstly, furthermore, overall, in addition to, however, in spite of, on the contrary, etc...)
In "Raymond's Run", what is Squeaky's full name?
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker
Where do you get "sent" when you are constantly off task?
SIBERIA!
Where does the thesis statement go?
At the end of the 1st paragraph
Give us an example of a thesis statement about why something is your favorite movie or show
Example: My favorite movie is Shrek because it is humorous, has a good storyline, and shows heroism.
Write a haiku about what you learned from Ms. Rosinki's class
Should be in a 5, 7, 5 format (syllables)
Why did Iqbal cut the rug?
To rebel against the whole system of child slavery. Turning point of his awareness of injustice, which set the stage for his activism against bonded labor.
When filling out section "E" of Wordly Wise, how do you answer the questions?
By restating the question in your answer
What type of essay did you have to write for the Trash & Recycling project?
Informative, expository, or explanatory essay
How do you cite a source if you don't have an author?
How do you cite a source from a book?
("Title Here") ("Wildfire risk for species under climate change")
(Author's Last Name Page #) (Seuss 25)
Define: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Ethos: credibility and character
Pathos: emotions
Logos: logic and reason
In The Breadwinner, what did Parvana disguise herself as and why?
Parvana disguised herself as a boy named Kaseem to survive under Taliban rule
What is characterization?
Develop a character through personality, motives, and traits of characters in a story
What are the key things you need for a narrative?
Dialogue, plotline (story), conflict, characters, setting
Show us what MLA setup looks like!
(Must show and list everything for points!)
Last Name Page #
Your Name
Ms. Rosinki
English Period #
Date (MM/DD/YY)
- 1.5 spacing
- Times New Roman Font
How do you find the theme of a story?
(List the steps)
Read the entire story
Look for recurring motifs and symbols
Analyze characters and relationships
Where do "Raymond's Run", Iqbal, and The Breadwinner take place?
(Must name all 3 locations)
Harlem, New York City
Pakistan
Afghanistan
What are 5 ways to write a hook?
Startling fact, onomatopoeia, metaphor, quote, imagery, statistic, interesting question, bold statement