Central Idea
"Central idea is a universal_____"
message
Spell the past tense of speak
spoke
A claim is either affirmative or ______.
negative
Synonym of honest
sincere
How many parts are on the ELA Regent and what are the name and number of each part?
There are 3 parts: Part 1 is multiple choice; part 2 is the argument essay and part 3 is central idea.
Two other words for conflict are....
Struggle, problem
Spell the past tense of the verbs ride and freeze
rode and froze
The opposite of the claim is the_____.
counterclaim
Synonym of curious
inquisitive, nosy
What is the date of the ELA Regent in January?
January 21
Conflict and characterization are examples of....
writing strategies
Spell the past tense of wake up, break, and steal.
woke up, broke, stole
The counterclaim starts with the 3-word phrase...
"Opponents think that...."
synonym of rebellious
defiant
What was the name of the white high school in "Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"?
Reardan
Fix the error: The characterization is internal because Junior wants to leave the reservation.
The conflict is internal because Junior wants to leave the reservation.
Fix the past tense errors: Sara telled me that she haved a party and no one camed!
Sara told me she had a party and no one came.
The rebuttal starts with the 6-word phrase....
"However, their argument is weak because...."
synonym of oppressed
repressed, persecuted
Who wrote "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"?
Sherman Alexie
Authors use writing strategies for what purpose?
To communicate a universal message.
Ms. Akther bringed snacks to school but putted them in her backpack when she seed Mr. David.
Ms. Akther brought snacks to school but put them in her bag when she saw Mr. David.
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.
synonym of marginalized
alienated, isolated, separated
Who wrote Code Talkers?
Joseph Bruchac