Vocabulary
potential claim that the disagreeing side could pose
counterclaim
There are TWO essays on this exam....
Regent
AP has 3 !
The person who is writing from their perspective or speaking...
SPEAKER
What does Ms. Assif call her students?
Chickens!
people traveling to other locations, either domestically or internationally, for leisure, social, or business purposes.
tourism/tourist
On the AP Synthesis essay, I include _____ body paragraphs
4!
Who the speaker is intending to reach
audience
Which NY team(s) are in the playoffs?
NY Mets & NY Yankees
a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
bias
The Regent exam is in June...The AP exam is in what month?
May!
The "why" behind the writing
and the 3 possible reasons (hint: PIE)
purpose
persuade, inform, entertain
Why will Ms. Doria not be "Ms. Doria" next year...
Getting married !!!!! (July)
Mrs. Rubino
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
colonialism
AP - you get 6; use 4!
What does the "o" in SOAPSTONE stand for AND mean?
the time, place, and context that prompted the writing of a piece
Name all 4 themes of spirit week.
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday-
Tuesday-Twin day
Wednesday- Pink (breast cancer awareness)
Thursday-Throwback
Friday-Pajama Day
ability (of the news media) to influence the importance and perspectives placed on topics to the public.
(political) agenda
On the Regent you have a Counterclaim and a Rebuttal but on the AP exam you explore...
Limitations of your own argument!
Name 3 tone words for the author of "Ugly Tourist"
Disrespected, unkind, spiteful....
What is the #1 tourist attraction in NYC?
Statue of Liberty