DeWitt Clinton HS
These 2 famous people attended DeWitt Clinton High School
Who are Tracey Morgan, Stan Lee, James Baldwin
or Ralph Lauren?
These three elements should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay.
What are…
Hook
Background information
Thesis/Claim?
These are the three types of passages given in Part 1 (Multiple Choice) on the ELA Regents exam.
What are fiction, poetry and non-fiction?
The time and location of a story
What is setting?
Ms. Bishop’s favorite vacation destination.
a.Mexico
b.Jamaica
c.Dubai
d. Bahamas
What is Mexico?
DeWitt Clinton High School (in the Bronx) has been educating students for this many years
a. 94 years
b. 48 years
c. 107 years
d. 25 years
What is 94 years?
The structure of the argument essay
What is introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, conclusion?
This is the date and time of the upcoming ELA Regents exam.
***BONUS***
What is Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 9:15am
***Bonus***- All 9th & 10th grade students will take this test the day before the ELA Regents
This literary device is used by an author to tell us about a characters personality.
What is characterization?
Ms. Bishop’s favorite true crime show to watch.
a.Forensic Files
b.Dateline
c.Web of Lies
d. 48 hours
What is Dateline?
The approximate number of students currently enrolled at DeWitt Clinton High School.
What is 1100 approximately?
***BONUS (+100): The approximate number of teachers employed at DeWitt Clinton High School.
These are 3 of the best types of evidence used in supporting an argument
What are…
Anecdotal Evidence
Testimonial Evidence
Logical Evidence
Statistical Evidence?
In the literary analysis essay/ thematic essay, you must include these 2 things in your introduction.
What is a claim & literary element?
With indirect characterization, the author does not explicitly tell you what a character is like. Instead, he SHOWS you using STEAL. What does this acronym stand for?
What is "What a character Says, their Thoughts, their Effect on Others, Actions and Looks?
If given a range of entertainment options, this would be Ms. Bishop's first choice.
a. A Beyoncé Concert
b. An NBA Game
c. A Jazz Concert
d. A Broadway Musical
e. A Stand-up Comedy Show
What is an NBA game?
The annual budget for DeWitt Clinton High School that is used for teacher salaries, support staff salaries, materials, sports, clubs, other activities, etc.
a. $250,000
b. $3 million
c. $15 million
c. $750,000
What is $15 million?
In the following sentence, identify the concession:
Some argue that social media is harmful to teens, citing increased risks of cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content. While these risks do exist, they can be mitigated through parental guidance, educational programs, and the responsible use of social media. It's not social media itself, but how it is used that determines its impact on mental health."
What is “While these risks do exist…”?
The number of multiple choice questions you will get on the ELA Regents & the number of points they are worth.
What is 24 & 1 point each
This is a literary device that authors use to give human qualities to inanimate objects.
*****BONUS*** Give an example
What is personification?
Ms. Bishop’s absolute favorite movie
a. Malcolm X
b. Diary of a Mad Black Woman
c. Braveheart
d. Bourne Supremacy
What is Braveheart?
This is the number of different educational pathways available to students at DeWitt Clinton High School.
****BONUS*****
What is 6?
****BONUS (+100): Name 4 of these pathways.
THINK FAST: Create a claim for the following prompt: Are metal detectors necessary?
***BONUS****
Answers may vary.
****BONUS (+100): Create a counterclaim.
The amount of time English Language Learner students have on the ELA Regents
What is 4 1/2 hours?
State the 4 types of conflict with definitions or examples
What is person vs person, person vs self, person vs society, person vs. nature?
This is the most extravagant thing Ms. Bishop has done for her students.
a.spent $250 on a class set of students’ favorite novels
b.created a personalized book or story featuring every student
c.Spent $700 on concert tickets
d.arranged for a celebrity guest speaker in class
What is spent $700 on concert tickets?