Central Idea
"Central idea is a universal _____."
message
Look up back4, use 3. What is the translation?
reverso
"reverse"
Say the affirmative and negative claim for this topic: Can solar power save the planet?
affirmative: Solar power can save the planet because...
negative: Solar power can't save the planet becase...
What do the prefixes ir-, im- and il- mean?
NOT
irregular
impossible
illegal
Spell the name of the country where Ms. Akther is from (and went on vacation).
Bangladesh
"Godzilla can't decide which human to eat first."
This is an example of what type of conflict?
internal - conflicts of feelings, thoughts
"leave" is between which pair of guide words:
kick - kilt
left - legs
leaf - lease
leaf - lease
Spell the first word of the 3-word phrase that introduces the counterclaim.
OPPONENTS
Identify the prefix, root word and suffix in this word:
UNACCEPTABLE
prefix: un
root: accept
suffix: able
How many minutes do you have between classes?
Three
Spell the writing-strategy word that completes this sentence:
Joni can be ______ as brave because she confronts Junior.
characterized
Look up the second use of the adjective form of the word "fit". What is the translation? (30 seconds)
calificado, competente
"qualified"
Say the phrase that introduces the rebuttal AND spell the first word....
However, their argument is weak because...
What is the root word in this word family?
unfavorable, unfavorably, favor, favorable, favorably
favor
What are the highest scores you can get on each of the 3 parts of the ELA Regent (using the Regent's scoring system)?
Multiple choice: 24 (1 point per question)
Argument: 6
Central Idea: 4
Say the complete Central Idea essay structure in the correct order.
topic sentence, writing strategy sentence, evidence, analsysis (2 sentences), conclusion
"There is a cap on visits to the bathroom."
Look up cap. Which category and use is "cap" in this sentence?
Category 2 (noun)
Use 3: limit
Name 3 text features that can help you find argument essay evidence fast.
Titles, subtitles, bullet points (lists)
What does the prefix mis- mean when used with a verb?
Incorrectly:
misunderstand = understand incorrectly
miscalculate = calculate incorrectly
What are 5 different words that mean "young person" in English?
Adolescent, juvenile, teen, teenager, youth, youngster
Authors use writing strategies for what purpose?
To communicate a universal message.
Look up "trod" in the dictionary.
What is the present tense of trod?
Use "trod" correctly in a sentence.
Present tense: tread (verb)
trample, walk (pisotear, hollar, caminar andar)
"Oh no, I trod on the flowers!"
How many texts are you given in Part 2; how many texts do you have to use in your essay AND how many pieces of evidence minimum should you use to justify your claim?
You are given 4 texts to read; you must use 3 texts in your essay; you should use at least 2 pieces of evidence to justify your claim.
Name another word for "unpleasant" that also begins with a prefix that means "not."
disagreeable
What are 6 of the characters' proper names in Oreo?
Joni, Junior, Della, Uncle Marcus and Aunt Virna, David (dad), Ellis