Argument Essay
How can you start your Introduction Paragraph for your argumentative essay? (Be specific)
You can use sentence starters like
The issue of __________________ is a hot topic in society today. It is debatable because.....
On the ELA regents, your essays should be written in ....
pen
The multiple-choice bubble sheet must be completed in ...
pencil
His personality is as dark as the night
Simile
What is a central idea statement?
A UNIVERSAL message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
How many reasons should you include in your claim?
2-3 reasons. (3 reasons MAX)
Correct this evidence.
According to the text, children still benefit most from recess when they are let alone to daydream and solve problems Text 4, lines 27-28
According to the text, "children still benefit most from recess when they are let alone to daydream and solve problems" (Text 4, lines 27-28).
When you complete the regents you should
Check your answers.
Proof read your essays to fix any mistakes.
She is a monster at video games
metaphor
Name the starter sentence for the writing strategy in the central idea response.
The writing strategy the author uses to convey the central idea is _________________.
Which of the following is NOT the correct way to cite a quote from the text?
a. The text says, "67% of respondents reported an increase in energy after taking the medication" (Text 2, line 44).
b. The text says, 67% of respondents reported an increase in energy after taking the medication (Text 2, line 44).
c. Text 2, line 44 states, "67% of respondents reported an increase in energy after taking the medication".
Answer: b
How many paragraphs should you write for the argumentative essay?
What is the order?
FIVE- SIX Paragraphs
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3 (OPTIONAL)
Counterclaim/Rebuttal/Evidence
Conclusion
If a multiple choice question asks about an "anecdote", what is the question referring to?
It is referring to a very short story, incident, or event that is mentioned in the text.
Fire represents anger
Symbolism
a. Your part 3 task is..
b. How many paragraphs should you write?
A. text-analysis response (central-idea response)
B. 2 paragraphs
TRUE
a. How many texts are provided for Part 2 (Argument Essay)?
b. How many texts must you cite evidence from?
a. 4
b. 3 out of 4
You should use these as a tool to help you plan your essays
Directions, Task, and Guidelines
Saying the weather is nice during a storm OR
A destructive island fire actually saves the boys' lives at the end of Lord of the Flies
Irony
Name a writing strategy you can use as evidence for the central idea?
Conflict
Characterization
(Maybe Setting?)
Name one starter sentence for the counterclaim.
Name one starter sentence for the rebuttal.
Others may say...
But this is wrong because...
How many pieces of text evidence should you have in your argumentative essay?
4 quotes (or more)
The test taking strategey you should use if you aren't sure of an answer
process of elimination
I want to tell them the truth about how I really feel. But what if they don't feel the same way? It's a huge risk. I cannot decide what to do, I am so torn!
Conflict
In the central idea response, you must use at least __ quotes from the text, but they must demonstrate the same ________________
2 quotes
same writing strategy