Thumbs Up or Down
Your claim includes your opinion, but does not include the words "I think..."
Thumbs Up! No personal pronouns
Students should not be required to wear uniforms because they take away freedom of expression.
This is called a...
Claim and Reason=Thesis
What is the sentence that includes your opinion/claim on the topic and a supporting reasons?
Thesis
the creation or construction of a fictional character.
Characterization
A student should write run-on sentences in their argument essay.
Bad Idea. Obviously, you should never have run-on sentences in your writing!
The opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention
A HOOK statement
Skipping 5 spaces when you start a paragraph is called ...
Indentation
It's important to use both anecdotal and factual evidence in an argument.
Thumbs Up! Personal experience and your own background info as well as expert info helps to form your opinion.
As stated in the article
This is called a....
Transitional phrase
What is information you use to support your claim?
Evidence
the fundamental struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot, creates tension, and engages the reader
Conflict
Is it good to cite from at least 3 informational texts in an essay?
Good Idea! It is required by the NYS Regents for ELA.
a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
THESIS
How many credits of ELA do you need to graduate a high school in NYS?
It's not necessary to outline your ideas in a Multi- paragraph Outline (MPO) before you begin writing your essay.
Thumbs Down! It's important to consider both sides of an argument before you start, and to outline your ideas.
Huddleston, John (2002). Killing Ground: The Civil War and the Changing American Landscape. Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 978-0-8018-6773-6.
Johannsen, Robert W. (1973). Stephen A. Douglas. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978- 0-19-501620-8.
These are called...
Sources
Statements that explain how the evidence is stated in your own words and how it connects to your thesis.
(Looking for TWO answers)
MEAN & MATTER
the time (when) and place (where) a story occurs
Setting
When introducing evidence is it correct to include a tag like ("According to...")?
Good Idea! Always include this, don't forget it!
The part of the introduction where you provide information about the topic generally
The SPECIFIC STATEMENT/BACKGROUND INFO
Who retires at the end of this school year?
Mr. Fucheck
An attention grabber is not necessary in argument writing.
Thumbs Down! You should always include an attention grabber and concluding statement in an essay.
Sherry Wheeler, assistant to the superintendent in Tri County School District, states, "Uniforms would reduce the amount of bullying in schools, thereby allowing the students to focus on learning."
This is called... (Name the Paragraph where this sentence should be located and which part of paragraph)
Evidence=SAY
Write a correct citation using quotation marks.
(Looking for TWO parts of a citation)
According to the text (transitional phrase), "...."
a literary device where there's a contrast between expectation and reality, creating a humorous or critical effect
Irony
You should restate your claim in your conclusion and leave your reader with something to think about.
Good Idea! This is your chance to give your final thoughts on the matter.
How many supporting reasons should you include in your introduction thesis statement?
2-3 Supporting reasons
January 16th, 2026
What very important date is this?
MP#3 ends/ Fall semester ends!
For argument writing, you must use 3 pieces of evidence and 3 different texts
Thumbs Up! Students are required by the NYS regents to use 3 texts.
Clearly, school uniforms are the solution schools need; after all, who wouldn't want bullying reduced in any way possible!
Where should this sentence be located?
Wrap - Up/ Concluding paragraph statement/sentence
What is a specific statement? Which paragraphs should it be in?
Background info about the topic
Intro & Conclusion
a narrative device where authors provide hints or clues about future events, plot developments, or outcomes, creating suspense, tension, and reader engagement by suggesting what's to come without fully revealing it
Foreshadowing
In an argumentative writing essay, is it appropriate to include the other side of the argument (counter-argument), especially if you plan to refute (go against) it.
Good Idea, you better! You must always show both sides, and show the weakness in the opposing argument.
Can I start a hook with an interrogative sentence?
Absolutely not...you shouldn't
ELA students typically take this regents in the MIDDLE (January) of their Junior school year of High School.
English Language Arts Regents
A rebuttal or refutation goes in which paragraph of the argument essay. This is where you negate (say its untrue) the opposing claim or position.
Counterclaim paragraph
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Evidence
What does STEAL stand for?
(Name each part)
What the character:
says
thinks/thoughts
emotions
actions
looks/appearance
Writing essays will never be a skill I need in my adult life. Colleges do not require essay or paper writing.
BAD Idea
What punctuation symbol must you use to separate your supporting reasons.
A comma
College Readiness score on the ELA Regents for Districts 8-11 (Bronx River HS is district #8)
80%