Central Idea
What part of the ELA Regent is the Central Idea Essay: Part 1, 2 or 3?
Part 1
Define each part of N.A.T.E.
Number
Annotate
Translate
Eliminate
Number this topic question. (2,1,3)
Should teachers assign homework every night?
2= Should
1= teachers
3= assign homework every night
What are the names of the 2 main characters?
Which character has a disability?
George and Lennie. Lennie has a disability.
Define Linguist.
Someone who studies languages.
What are two writing strategies we have learned in class? Define them.
Conflict ( a problem or struggle)
Characterization ( a description of a character's traits, internal)
What should you annotate first, according to NATE?
Annotate the questions first!
Then annotate the text.
Say the affirmative and negative claim for the topic.
Should teachers assign homework every night?
Affirmative: Teachers should assign homework every night because.........
Negative: Teachers should not assign homework every night because.........
Why do George and Lennie want to work in the farm?
How does Lennie's disability affect this dream? Give examples from the story.
To save money for their dream of a farmhouse with animals.
Disability creates problems with other characters, example Curley. Difficulty answering questions, boss becomes suspiscious. Kills Carla, forces George to kill him to protect him.
What are your English teachers names for this class?
Ms. Akther / Mr. Patrick
Ms. Akther/ Ms. Werner
In your essay, what phrase do you use to explain characterization AND what phrase do you use to explain conflict?
_______can be characterized as ________
The conflict is internal/external because ________.
The word "hell" in the the phrase, "I'm sorry George, I didn't mean to. It was an accident. Are you gonna give me hell?" most likely means
a) motivation
b) consequences
c) reward
d) time in prison
consequences
1) Define counterclaim.
2) What is a phrase that can be used to introduce the counterclaim?
3) Write a counterclaim to this claim:
Teachers should assign homework every night because students need to practice what they learned in class.
Counterclaim= opponent's argument, opposite position of the claim
Opponents think that... / Other people think/say/believe that.....
Opponents think that teachers should not assign homework every night because_______________
How would you characterize Curley? Use the regents characterization sentence frame.
Curley cane be characterized as ______ because ____
What was the setting (time period) for Of Mice and Men?
1930's, Great Depression
Define central idea. How can we start the central idea sentence?
To communicate a central idea/message.
The central idea is sometimes in life, _________
How many total multiple choice questions on the regents? How many points is each question?
24 questions
1 point for each question
What is the purpose of the rebuttal? How can you start the rebuttal sentence?
Write a rebuttal to the counterclaim:
Opponents think that teachers should not assign homework every night because students need time to relax.
Purpose: Explain why counterclaim argument is not strong/weak/faulty, my claim is stronger
However, opponent's argument is weak/invalid/faulty/incorrect because.............
Explain one conflict in the story. Say/write a connected a central idea.
In the story, the conflict is ___________ because _______________
The central idea is sometimes in life, ____________
How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
44
Explain the central idea represented in the image
The central idea is sometimes in life
What are the two obviously incorrect answers AND what is the correct answer?
The overall tone at the end of the story "Of Mice and Men" can best be described as:
a) comical b) reflective c) hopeful d) tragic
Obviously incorrect: A (comical) and B (reflective)
Correct: d) tragic
trágico/ 悲惨/ দুঃখজনক/ مأساوي/ трагічний
How many texts are you given for the argument essay; how many texts do you have to use in your essay?
You are given 4 texts to read; you must use 3 texts in your essay;
What is the name of the author of the novel, "Of Mice and Men?"
John Steinbeck
What is the name of the principal of this school? What does ATLAS represent?
Ms. Messmann
Art, Technology, Language, Advocacy, Social Justice