Vocabulary
What does emphasize mean?
What does differ mean?
Bonus: What part of speech are they?
Emphasize - (verb) to give special importance to something in speaking or writing
Differ - (verb) to be different
What are all things that should be capitalized? (One shot attempt per right answer)
The first word of a sentence.
Proper Nouns (Names)
I
Which passage should you start on first? (If you are comfortable skipping around)
The passage that includes the essay
What are the 3 parts of a Short-Constructed Response in order?
Answer the question
Cite Evidence that supports your answer
Explain HOW that piece of evidence supports your answer
(R.A.C.E.)
What is the homework for Sunday night?
Go to sleep early!!!
What does resolution mean?
Bonus: Part of speech?
Resolution - (noun) the action solving a problem or dispute; the end of a problem
What is theme?
Theme - the message/lesson of a story
When taking an exam, which words do you NEED to define, using the dictionary, if you do not know what they mean.
Any words in the question or answer choices!!!
What are the 4 paragraphs of an informational essay?
Intro
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph2
Conclusion
FIRST TEAM TO HAVE SOMEONE EMAIL ME ALL NAMES IN YOUR GROUP!
That was really slow....
Define redundant.
Define extraneous.
Bonus: Part of speech?
Redundant - (adj.) unnecessary repeated information
Extraneous - (adj.) unnecessary extra information
Write 3 complex sentences.
Complex sentences are sentences that combine two clauses using a subordinating conjunction.
As, Although, After, While, When, Unless, Because, Before, If, Since
(1 shot attempt per answer)
What are the 2 functions you can use the dictionary for during an exam?
Look up the definition of a word.
Check for correct spelling of a word. (USE FOR EVERY REVISING AND EDITING QUESTION WHERE SPELLING IS AN OPTION!!)
What are the 6 parts of a Body Paragraph in order?
Topic Sentence
Evidence 1
Analysis 1
Evidence 2
Analysis 2
Concluding Sentence
First table to find the following quote in Into the Wild.
"I now walk into the wild."
pg. 3
pg.69
The author's purpose will always relate to the _____________ of the text.
Main Idea
Write a sentence using an appositive.
Recreate our annotation strategy with an explanation for each box/section
Title
Look Fors
Main Idea (before reading)
Annotations for questions
Main Idea (after reading)
What should every paragraph in your essay end with?
A concluding sentence that has a clear tie back to your thesis of the essay. Your essay should consistently refer back to your thesis that directly responds to the prompt.
Draw your whole group taking the summative exam tomorrow.
1st - 3 shot attempts
2nd - 2 shot attempts
3rd - 1 shot attempt
Teacher will judge
What is first person perspective?
What is third person perspective?
first person - a type of narrative in which the protagonist (main character) relates their story using the first person, i.e. using the pronoun ‘I’. Inside the story
third person - a type of narrative in which the narrator (tells the story) refers to all characters using third person, i.e. using pronouns such as 'he', 'she', or 'they'. Observing the story
(1) School uniforms create a more focused and equitable learning environment by reducing peer pressure and social competition. (2) They also improve school safety by making it easier to identify intruders. (3) A 2020 study found that schools with uniform policies reported a 12% decrease in disciplinary incidents compared to schools without them. (4) Additionally, uniforms promote school pride and can be cost-effective for families. (5) Some studies even suggest they contribute to better discipline and academic performance by fostering a structured atmosphere.
What is the significance of sentence 3 to the author's main point?
Sentence 3 provides factual evidence that supports the author's main point about the benefits of school uniforms.
Rewrite and complete the sentence.
I am going to ________ my growth goal because I am ______________________.
Everybody shoots once
Best answer shoots twice
(2 shot attempts)
Rewrite the following prompt into question(s) that need to be answered.
Write an informational essay explaining how the free dress day affects Ms. Williams and what it reveals about her feelings toward free dress days.
How does the free dress day affect Ms. Williams?
What does it reveal about her feelings toward free dress days?
Hint Hint: An essay like this should be focused on one question per body paragraph.
Everybody shoots behind the back from behind the closer table!! (Points will count as double)
You're welcome :)