Vocabulary
"From these clues, scientists determined that Otzi was of Italian ancestry." Which word from the sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "ancestry"?
Italian
What the story is mostly about.
What type of essays gives information?
An informative essay
In an argumentative essay, what do you as the writer have to do?
Pick a side.
How many multiple choice questions will be on the final exam?
60 questions
"The lost reservation along with the discourteous behavior put a damper on the entire evening." The root word of "damper" is....
Damp
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border.The American Falls is 167 feet high.On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
How many paragraphs do you need in an informative essay? Name each of them
5; Introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, and a conclusion.
How many paragraphs do you need in an argumentative essay and name them?
5: Intro, 3 body, and a conclusion
How many minutes do you have to take the multiple choice portion of the final exam?
148 minutes
"An analysis of the pollen and moss trapped in his clothes revealed that he was from the southern valleys." Based upon the sentence, "analysis" means.... A. discovery B. synthesis C. distribution D. careful examination or study
D
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France.It has become a universal symbol of freedom.What is the central idea of the paragraph?
he Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.
When citing evidence from the text, what are some sentence starters that you can use?
According to the text, The author states, In the passage, In paragraph 5, etc..
What does every argumentative essay need?
A claim and a counterclaim
How many essays do you have to write on the final exam?
2
"Sadly, I will no longer patronize your restaurant, a place that was once among my favorites." "Patronize" is which part of speech?
A verb
Kangaroos eat grasses, leaves and roots. The joey lives in the mother's pouch for 9 months.They only like grass that is green and close to the ground.What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Kangaroos eat grasses, leaves and roots.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To let your audience know what you will be writing about in your essay.
What is the purpose of the counterclaim?
To address someone that may be opposed to your claim or opinion.
What type essays will you have to write on the final exam?
Argumentative, Informative, and/or Narrative
"Before Captain Pavo and her crew can defeat Dr. Draco, they must find and capture his anonymous ally. The identity of Dr. Draco's ally will surely surprise loyal readers of this popular science-fiction series." Select the context clues that BEST help to determine the meaning of "anonymous". A. popular & series B. ally & Draco C. surprise & loyal D. identity & surprise
D. Identity and surprise
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State.Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles.What is the central idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
What components do you need for a good introductory paragraph?
A hook, supporting details, and a thesis statement?
What do you NOT need to do in the concluding paragraph?
How many minutes do you have to write your essays on the final exam?
150 minutes