DeWitt Clinton HS
These 2 famous people attended DeWitt Clinton High School
Who are Tracey Morgan, Stan Lee, James Baldwin
or Ralph Lauren?
These three elements should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay.
What are…
Hook
Background information
Thesis/Claim?
These are the three types of passages given in Part 1 (Multiple Choice) on the ELA Regents exam.
What are fiction, poetry and non-fiction?
The expression, “I’ve told you a million times,’ is an example of this literary device.
What is hyperbole?
Ms. Bishop’s favorite vacation destination.
a.Mexico
b.Jamaica
c.Dubai
d. Bahamas
What is Mexico?
DeWitt Clinton High School (in the Bronx) has been educating students for this many years
a. 94 years
b. 48 years
c. 107 years
d. 25 years
What is 94 years?
These are 3 of the best types of evidence used in supporting an argument
What are…
Anecdotal Evidence
Testimonial Evidence
Logical Evidence
Statistical Evidence?
This is the date and time of the upcoming ELA Regents exam.
***BONUS***
What is Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 9:15am
***Bonus (+100): All 9th & 10th grade students will take this test the day before the ELA Regents
This is a literary device that authors use to give human qualities to inanimate objects.
****BONUS*****
What is personification?
****BONUS (+100): Provide an example
Ms. Bishop’s favorite true crime show to watch.
a.Forensic Files
b.Dateline
c.Web of Lies
d. 48 hours
What is Dateline?
The approximate number of students currently enrolled at DeWitt Clinton High School.
What is 1100 approximately?
***BONUS (+100): The approximate number of teachers employed at DeWitt Clinton High School.
These 3 rhetorical appeals, often used in speech and writing, include the appeal to credibility, the appeal to logic, and the appeal to emotion.
What are logos, ethos, pathos?
In the introduction of a thematic essay, these two essential elements should be included (these are non-negotiable).
What is a claim & literary element/ device?
Name and explain the two types of irony
*****BONUS**** (100 POINTS)
What are Dramatic irony (the audience knows something characters do not) & Situational irony (events occur in an unexpected way).
***BONUS*** (100)- answers may vary
If given a range of entertainment options, this would be Ms. Bishop's first choice.
a. A Beyoncé Concert
b. An NBA Game
c. A Jazz Concert
d. A Broadway Musical
e. A Stand-up Comedy Show
What is an NBA game?
The annual budget for DeWitt Clinton High School that is used for teacher salaries, support staff salaries, materials, sports, clubs, other activities, etc.
a. $250,000
b. $3 million
c. $15 million
c. $750,000
What is $15 million?
In the following sentence, identify the concession:
Some argue that social media is harmful to teens, citing increased risks of cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content. While these risks do exist, they can be mitigated through parental guidance, educational programs, and the responsible use of social media. It's not social media itself, but how it is used that determines its impact on mental health."
What is “While these risks do exist…”?
The strategy used to tackle ELA Multiple Choice questions is represented by the acronym PACE. Name what each letter stands for.
What is...
Preview the Text,
Annotate Questions & Text
Read for Comprehension
Examine & Analyze
In Maya Angelou’s poem, 'Amazement Awaits,' the use of a wild tiger and a meadowlark to represent broader ideas like strength and peace is an example of this literary device.
Example: A wild tiger nestles in each armpit/ And a meadowlark perches each shoulder.
What is symbolism?
Ms. Bishop’s absolute favorite movie
a. Malcolm X
b. Diary of a Mad Black Woman
c. Braveheart
d. Bourne Supremacy
What is Braveheart?
This is the number of different educational pathways available to students at DeWitt Clinton High School.
****BONUS*****
What is 6?
****BONUS (+100): Name 4 of them
THINK FAST: This is an example of a complex claim (includes counterclaim) for the following prompt: Are metal detectors necessary?
Answers may vary.
These are the four criteria commonly used on a rubric to assess a literary analysis essay.
What is...
-Content & Analysis
-Command of Evidence
-Coherence, Organization & Style
-Control of Conventions
Ghandi used this technique of repeating a similar pattern in sentences to make his point stronger and more rhythmic.
Example: "Send us to prison and we will live there as in a paradise. Ask us to mount the scaffold and we will do so laughing."
What is parralelism?
This is the most extravagant thing Ms. Bishop has done for her students.
a.spent $250 on a class set of students’ favorite novels
b.created a personalized book or story featuring every student
c.Spent $700 on concert tickets
d.arranged for a celebrity guest speaker in class
What is spent $700 on concert tickets?