TAME
Different Types of Essay
US Geography
Part of Speech
Mystery Category
100
This is the first thing you are supposed to do when approaching the MCAS. It is the "T" of "TAME"
What is "topic", which means, look ahead to the essay prompt, so you know what you are being asked to write about.
100
In this type of essay you would be asked to examine a text and explain its meaning AKA _________
What is analyze?
100
San Jose and Oakland are located in the "bay area" of this US state
What is CA?
100
Identify the proper noun in the sentence "I am really excited for April vacation"
What is April?
100
"Responsibility" and "Culturally Competent Citizenship" are 2 of the _______ _______ here at SHS
What are the Highlander Habits?
200
This is the second thing that you are supposed to do when approaching the MCAS. It is the "A" in "TAME"
What is annotate? You read the passage and annotate parts that will help you write your essay!
200
In this type of essay you would be asked to convince someone to take action using supporting evidence AKA __________
What is argue?
200
True or false: Maine is part of New England
What is true?
200
Identify a noun in this sentence "Any student in 10th grade at SHS who doesn't try on the ELA MCAS is lead"
What is "student"?
200
Identify the Pokemon shown here:
Who is Eevee?
300
This is what the "M" in "TAME" stands for. It's the 3rd thing you do, when approaching the MCAS
What is do the Multiple Choice?
300
In this type of essay you would be asked to tell the events of a story using setting and character AKA ________
What is narrate?
300
This is the neighborhood that Logan Airport is located in
What is East Boston?
300
Identify the verb in the following sentence "Big Roga stops all the ops"
What is "stops"?
300
When Spongebob is denied entry to The Salty Spitoon, it is recommended he try this other local establishment instead
What is Super Weenie Hut Jr.? I will also accept Weenie Hut Jr. as well.
400
This is the final thing you do, when approaching the MCAS with the TAME method. It is the "E" in tame.
What is write your essay?
400
Bro check out this sweet prompt: "write an editorial for your local newspaper in which you argue why it is important for teachers in your school to be trained in mindfulness. Be sure to use details from both passages to develop your essay."
Tell me if you are being asked to narrate, argue, or analyze?
What is argue?
400
Long island is located in this US state
What is New York?
400
Identify the part of speech for the word "smudge"
What is verb, or noun, depending on context?
400
This actor plays Mysterio in Spider Man: Far From Home
Who is Jake Gyllenhaall?
500
This is what the word "tame" actually means
What is calm? Or to domesticate an animal
500
Look at this prompt
"Based on “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, write a reflection from Amy’s perspective as an adult, including the effect her mother’s advice had on her life. Be sure to use what you know about the characters, settings, and events from the passage to develop your reflection."
Tell me if you are being asked to argue, narrate, or analyze
What is narrate?
500
This major US city, one of the largest in the US with over 2 million people living in it, is located on Lake Michigan
What is Chicago?
500
Identify the adjective in the sentence "David Pastrnak had an outstanding start to 2025 with the Bruins"
What is "outstanding?
500
This is what it's called for when 2 or more railroads meet at one spot.
What is a junction?