EOC Logistics
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What are the 3 types of essays that could be on the EOC?
Argumentative
Narrative
Informational/Explanatory
Can a run-on sentence be corrected with only a comma?
No. The comma has to be followed by a FANBOYS.
What is an allusion?
A reference to a famous person, statement, event, etc.
Which day are you taking the writing subpart?
Wednesday 11/30, Subpart 1
How many paragraphs do you have to write to score proficient on the essay?
More than 1 (I recommend 4-5)
What's the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjective: describes a noun
Adverb: describes a verb
What is a simile?
A simile makes a comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as, or than.
What percent of your semester grade does the EOC count for?
15%
What three tasks will you need to complete on the writing subpart of the EOC?
Hint: 1. Write an essay.
1. Write an essay.
2. Read the passage set.
3. Answer 3-5 multiple choice questions.
What are the three ways to correct a run-on sentnece?
Period
Semicolon
Comma + FANBOYS (for, and, no, but, or, yet, so)
What is personification?
When a non-human object is given human characteristics.
What is the one thing you have to bring with you to testing?
Chromebook
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Counterclaim: acknowledge the other side
Rebuttal: shut down the counterclaim by explaining why it is unimportant, irrelevant, incorrect, etc.
Does this sentence need a comma? Why or why not?
Because John paid for my lunch yesterday I brought him coffee this morning.
Yes because the first clause of the sentence is dependent because a sentence needs a comma if it begins with a dependent clause.
What literary device is this sentence an example of:
I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
How many minutes do you have to complete Subpart 1?
85 minutes
Pick one type of essay (informational, argumentative, or narrative) and outline what should be put in each paragraph.
Narrative: Introduction, Situation, Rising Action, Climax, Conclusion
Informational: Introduction, Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, Conclusion
Argumentative: Introduction, Reason 1, Reason 2, Counterclaim and rebuttal, Conclusion
List the 2 uses of a semicolon and 4 uses of a colon.
Semicolon: clarify a series, indicate two closely related sentences
Colon: give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists, clarify composition titles
What literary device is this sentence an example of:
The snow is a white blanket over the field.
Metaphor