Definitions
Key Ideas & Concepts
Argument Terms
TED Talks
Potpourri
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This is the definitions of "otherness".

What is being an outsider or not fitting in.

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Someone who actively confronts anti­ LGBTQ biases in themselves and others is an example of this.

What is ally.

100

This paragraph starts the essay and includes a claim or thesis.

What is the introduction.

100

Actor Thandiwe Newton tells the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves in this compelling TED Talk.

"_____ Otherness, _____ Myself"

What is "Embracing otherness, embracing myself".

100

In the TED Talk "Owning Otherness", Claudia Gordon recounts her childhood in the West Indies as she searches for her identity as the first ____ _____ ____ ____ in the United States. (four descriptive words)

What is deaf black female attorney.

200

These are the 3 required parts of the Regents argument essay.

What is a strong introductory paragraph with a clear claim/thesis, three body paragraphs with detailed evidence, and a conclusion that restates the claim/thesis.

200

How one presents oneself and one’s gender to the world via dress, mannerisms, or hairstyle.

What is gender expression.

200

This series of three paragraphs contains evidence to support the claim or thesis.

What is the body paragraphs.

200

This is the message of the TED Talk "The Danger of a Single Story".

What is it can lead us to wrong assumptions, conclusions and decisions that may be incomplete, and may lead to misunderstandings about others. 

200

This new movie is now in theaters: "Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. Will humans or dinosaurs prove the stronger predators?

What is Jurassic World Dominion.

300
This is the other name for a claim.

What is a thesis.

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Pieces of a person's "self" such as details about their own opinions and ideas are all examples of this. 

What is identity.

300

This paragraph is at the end of the essay and restates the claim or thesis; strong ones leave the reader with something more to ponder.

What is the conclusion.

300

This is the missing word from the title of this TED Talk.

TED Talk: Is there a path from "Otherness" to __________?

What is Togetherness.

300

This chart topping musician boasts songs like "Late Night Talking" and "As It Was".

Who is Harry Styles.

400

This is the definition of inclusivity.

What is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded based on gender, race or even those with physical or mental disabilities.

400

How we view the world based on how we think or what we believe.

What is perception.

400

True or False: The ELA Regents has multiple choice and an essay to complete.

What is true.

400

In her TED Talk, Claudia Gordon describes her search for identity while grappling with this.

What is audism (deafness).

400

Taco Bell just brought this menu item back.

What is the Mexican Pizza.

500

This is the meaning of gender identity.

What is a person’s sense of self as a man, a woman, a different gender, a combination of genders, or having no gender at all.

500

Another way to explain "embrace" is to...

(as in embracing otherness)

What is to welcome or invite.

500
This is the first year of their high school career that students can take the ELA Regents.
What is 10th or Sophomore year.
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Tara Wilson-Jones’ background and identity have given her a unique experience with “otherness” and how it can affect our ability to care about or connect with other people in this TED Talk.

"From Otherness to ______"

What is TED Talk: Is there a path from "Otherness" to Togetherness?

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Paris and Prince, son and daughter of this famous pop star, walked the red carpet at the Tony Awards last night in honor of for MJ: The Musical, which is nominated for 10 Tonys awards to honor their father's legacy.

Who is Michael Jackson.

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