Class Expectations
Ms. Bondi's biggest rule? (Hint: it starts with an R.)
What is respect the teacher and classmates?
This label is applied to the character that is neither completely good or evil, and is born of nobility.
What is a tragic hero?
The first sentence in your intro paragraph to engage your reader.
What is a hook?
This is a message or insight about life or human nature that is gained by reading a story.
What is theme?
Ms. Bondi says NOT to include these in your analysis of texts.
What is personal pronouns?
The number of students allowed to use the restroom at one time.
What is one?
Arrogance or excessive pride (Hint: this is usually the tragic flaw.)
What is hubris?
This is the opposing side to the claim that is made in the thesis statement.
What is the counterclaim?
This is developed through looking at what characters say and do.
What is characterization?
Ms. Bondi says you CANNOT write one of these as a hook.
What is a question?
This is Ms. Bondi's rule for the end of the period.
What is stay seated until the bell rings?
These two things would accompany the chorus while they were on stage.
What is music and dance?
This must be included at the end of each quote to properly attribute credit to the author.
What is a citation?
This is determined by who is telling the story and shaped by their experiences.
What is point of view?
The set of behaviors assigned to someone based on their social status.
What is social roles?
This is what you will receive for work that is late but complete.
What is 75% of the total possible points?
The function of this is to give context, offer reflection and question characters.
What is the chorus?
In relation to the evidence introduced, there should be more of this. It helps support your thesis.
What is reasoning?
This is the map of the exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.
What is a plot diagram?
You must do this when incorporating a piece of evidence in your writing.
What is introduce the quote and/or provide the context for the evidence?
This is when and where to make up quizzes and tests for Ms. B.
What is Wednesdays at lunch in Ms. Bondi's class?
The purgation of emotions at the end of the play which leaves the audience relieved and elated.
What is catharsis?
This concludes your argumentative essay. It helps explore the implications of your argument.
What is a call to action?
This not only includes the location of the story but also the time in which the character find themselves.
What is the setting?
You should do this before turning in any piece of writing.
What is proofread?