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What will the author of this claim prove? In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Jane seeks and eventually earns her independence by leaving Lowood to become a governess, refusing to become Rochester's mistress, and refusing to marry John Rivers, proving defying the expectations of one's society can be a good thing.
Defying the expectations of society can be a good thing
100
What is wrong with this evidence? The author writes, "Alice stared down the rabbit hole" (15). a) not introduced b) misplaced quotation marks c) no page number d) none of the above
d) none of the above
100
How many levels of reasoning do you need?
Three
100
The bird twittered gaily in the branches of the tree. What part of speech is "gaily"? a) adjective b) adverb c) verb d) noun
b) adverb
100
What should you do before reading any excerpt?
1) read the questions about it 2) read the blurb in italics
200
What are the three main points/ examples in the claim below? In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Jane seeks her independence by leaving Lowood to become a governess, refusing to become Rochester's mistress, and refusing to marry John Rivers, proving defying the expectations of one's society can be a good thing.
1) leaving Lowood to become a governess 2) refusing to become Rochester’s mistress 3) refusing to marry John Rivers
200
What do you use for evidence if you do not have a book with you?
An example from the book that you PARAPHRASE (put in your own words).
200
How do writer's create their voice? List three ways.
style, flavor, tone, commitment, reflections, connection...
200
I was so tired that I could not even fathom cooking dinner. I bought some fast food instead. What does the word "fathom" mean? a) imagine b) hate c) eat d) far away
a) imagine
200
List three types of multiple choice questions
1) main idea 2) detail 3) figurative language etc.
300
What is missing from the following claim? Can you add it? (bonus 100 points) In The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss demonstrates bravery by volunteering in her sister’s place, standing up to President Snow, and defying the rules of the games.
There is no theme statement included. In The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss demonstrates bravery by volunteering in her sister’s place, standing up to President Snow, and defying the rules of the games, proving that bravery will help you overcome difficult situations.
300
Put this quote in the proper format. Quote: I have never been so hungry speaker: Joe page number: 5
Joe said, "I have never been so hungry" (5).
300
"Her eyes were deep oceans." Identify and explain the figurative language
Metaphor comparing her eyes to deep oceans. Her eyes are soulful and reflective
300
He studied diligently for his science test and ultimately was able to earn an "A." What words can BEST replace "diligently" and "ultimately"? a) once in a while, never b) always, soon c) hard, finally d) study guides, able
c) hard, finally
300
is "love" a theme?
No....it's a hot topic. you need a lesson about the hot topic to make it a theme. Ex: "Love is a destructive force"
400
Pretend it is the day of MCAS and you get this prompt: Often in works of literature, characters make decisions they later regret. Select a character from a work of literature who made a decision they later regretted. How did the decision affect the work of literature as a whole? What character would you use? What decision?
Multiple answers possible.
400
Does this evidence fit with this claim? Why? Claim: Uniforms help students focus on our studies. Evidence: Mary said, "On Fridays, when we don't wear uniforms, I am always looking around to see what my friends are wearing and thinking about if their outfits are cute or not."
Yes. If Mary is focusing on what her friends are wearing, she is not focusing on her studies.
400
List three genres and an example of each
1) short story: Harrison Bergeron 2) memoir/autobiography: Reaching Out 3) Drama/ Play: Hamlet and many more
400
In Harrison Bergeron, Harrison being shot is the story's: a) exposition b) rising action c) climax d) falling action
c) climax
400
Write a thesis about a book/ story you have read
title+author+ 3 examples + theme
500
Imagine it is the day of the MCAS. You are given this prompt. Often in works of literature, a character’s traits can cause his or her downfall.From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a character who displays one of the traits listed below. -Pride -Greed -Anger -Selfishness In a well-developed composition, identify the character, describe how this one trait causes the downfall of the character, and explain how the character’s downfall is important to the work as a whole. Write your claim.
Many answers possible. MUST INCLUDE: -restate question -three examples -theme statement
500
What evidence could you use to prove this claim? Claim: Working hard will help you achieve your goals.
Many answers possible.
500
What is the difference between the literal meaning of a word and its connotative meaning?
Literal: what actually means Connotative: what it makes you think of
500
"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can our youth for the future." -FDR What is the main idea of this quotation? a) we need to prepare young people for what lies ahead b) we must build strong buildings c) there is nothing we can do for our youth d) we need to build the future
a) we need to prepare young people for what lies ahead
500
List three strategies you can use if you are unsure of an answer.
1) PITA 2) POE 3) longest stem with most correct info