Characters in our readings
Elements of a Narrative
Types and format of the Essay Questions
Figurative Language
Essay Format
100
The protagonist in Touching Spirit Bear (First and Last Name).
Who was Cole Matthews.
100
The purpose of a narrative.
What is to tell a story.
100
The types of essays we have learned.
What is Research Simulation Task Literary Analysis Essay Narrative Essay
100
3 Types of Figurative Language
What is Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Alliteration Idiom etc...
100

Name the different types of essays that you may see on the LEAP 2025.

Literary Analysis Task Research Simulation Task Narrative Essay

200
The Protagonist in Rikki Tikki Tavi.
Who was Rikki Tikki Tavi!!!!!
200
The time and place of the story.
What is the setting?
200
The first thing you do when you get to the essay portion of the test.
What is plan out your essay.
200
A figure of speech used to compare two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
200
What is the format of the Literary Analysis Task/Essay?
Opening Paragraph- Thesis Statement/Restate Prompt BP1- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Compare / Contrast / Reading 1); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. BP2- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Compare / Contrast / Reading 2); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. BP3- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Compare / Contrast / Both Readings); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. Closing- Wrap it up; bring it back to the thesis statement; say something insightful.
300
The Protagonist in A Christmas Carol (First and Last Name).
Who was Ebenezer Scrooge.
300
The most intense part of the story, also the turning point.
What is the climax?
300
3 different types of graphic organizers to help plan out your essay.
What are the four-square, the plot diagram, the web, and the T-Chart?
300
An extreme exaggeration (spell it).
What is hyperbole
300
What is the format of the Research Simulation Task?
Similar to the Literary Analysis Task, except it uses informational articles instead of stories. OP- Thesis Statement / Restate Prompt BP1- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Reading 1); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. BP2- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Compare / Contrast / Reading 2); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. BP3- Topic Sentence: Whatever you choose to focus on (Compare / Contrast / Reading 3); 2 Supporting Details; Explain. CP- Wrap it up.
400
The deceased business partner of the protagonist in A Christmas Carol (comes to warn him).
Who is Marley.
400
The most important part of the story. It drives the story.
What is the conflict?
400
The length of each essay type.
What is Literary Analysis Essay and Research Simulation Task are 5 paragraphs and the narrative is as long as it needs to be to include all of the elements.
400
A common phrase that is not meant to be taken literally.
What is an idiom?
400
What should you include in your Thesis Statement?
The title of the texts, the authors, the key elements that are asked for in the prompt.
500
The protagonist in the story Seventh Grade.
Who is Victor.
500
The format of the narrative essay. Be very specific; name the parts and what is included (or the purpose) in each part.
What is Exposition: Includes setting, characters, and the conflict Rising Action: Intensifies the conflict Climax: The most intense part of the story; the turning point Falling Action: The conflict starts to settle down Resolution: The conflict is resolved
500
The format of the 3 different essays.
Literary Analysis Essay and Research Simulation Task: OP- Thesis Statement (restate the prompt; include the titles of the reading and authors). B1-B3- Topic Sentence; 2 pieces of supporting evidence; explain. CP- Wrap it up; bring it back to the thesis. Narrative- Exposition; Rising Action; Climax; Falling Action; Resolution.
500
A word used to represent the sound being made (spell it).
Onomatopoeia
500
SURPRISE! This has nothing to do with the essay format! Spell the words that Mr. Neglia has been repeatedly quizzing you on.
Definitely Onomatopoeia
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