NJGPA Facts
What requirement does the NJGPA fulfill?
Graduation
What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
Synthesize information from multiple sources to explain or inform readers about a topic or issue.
What is the purpose of an argument/ persuasive essay?
Synthesize information from multiple sources to make an argument or state an informed opinion.
What is the first step in doing multiple choice questions.
Identify key words to better your understanding of the question.
Identify the two different genres.
Fiction and Non-fiction
What days are you taking the English portion of the NJGPA? Which day is Reading, which day is Writing?
Monday: Reading
Thursday: Writing
Identify a commonality between explanatory and argument essays.
Body paragraphs are about a single point/ idea, not a source.
Identify a commonality between explanatory and argument essays.
Evidence must be relevant to claim and support all arguments.
When asked to identify the meaning of a word or phrase, what is the first thing you should do.
Find the word or phrase in the text and use context clues. Do not use prior knowledge of word!
List the 3 elements you should identify when reading a nonfiction text.
Title, topic, main idea
What score do you have to receive in order to pass the NJGPA?
725 in both English and Math
Identify the purpose of the body paragraphs for this type of essay.
Explain a point of advantage of the topic revealed in the prompt and its sources.
Identify the two different types of arguments you must cover in your body paragraphs.
Main and counter arguments.
What is the purpose of identifying the obviously wrong answer, along with the trap?
To clarify misconceptions that the question my result in.
List the 5 elements you should identify when reading a fiction text
Characters, setting, theme/ message, literary devices, conflict/ resolution
Identify the second pathway to graduation. What score do you have to receive in both Math and ELA to pass?
Earn 440+ SAT Math / 450+ SAT EBRW
How many sources should be included in each body paragraph?
2 pieces of evidence from 2 different sources.
Identify the 4 parts of an argumentative essay
introduction, counter, main argument(s), conclusion
How much time should you spend on a multiple choice question?
1min 30 seconds per question. If you don't understand it, skip it return after you've answered everything else.
Identify the SAT scores that are considered high school and college ready.
HS ready: 890
College ready: 1010
Write the controlling argument of a claim, responding to the prompt below:
Cyberbullying involves using technology to harm, intimidate, and embarrass others. One form of cyberbullying called “trolling” occurs when anonymous Internet users intentionally post inflammatory content to provoke and upset other users. While much effort has been made to counteract bullying in schools, the online and anonymous nature of cyberbullying makes it difficult to regulate. Write an essay that explains to your fellow students ways to counteract cyberbullying.
Ways to counteract cyberbullying include...
Write the controlling argument of a claim, responding to the prompt below:
Schools throughout the country are instituting tougher dress codes than ever before. Many schools have adopted required school uniforms, though some have merely instituted strict codes of appropriate types and colors of clothing. Write an argumentative essay supporting either side of the debate in which you argue whether or not schools should institute tougher dress codes.
While few could argue that schools should institute tougher dress codes, most would agree that schools should not due to...
How are the details about Mie's interest in the red cranes important to the development of a central theme in the passage?
A. They suggest that Mie will not listen to her parents' advice because she has a strong personality.
B. They reinforce the idea that Mie remains idealistic despite her mother's cautious realism.
C. They highlight the dangers of Mie's unrealistic expectations about her future.
D. They emphasize the importance of Mie's decision to follow a cultural tradition.
B. They reinforce the idea that Mie remains idealistic despite her mother's cautious realism.
Identify annotations for the non-fiction text:
Source 1: The Economic and Academic Impact of Early Childhood Education
High-quality early childhood education programs have been shown to produce long-term academic and economic benefits. According to research from organizations such as the National Institute for Early Education Research, children who attend strong preschool programs are more likely to enter kindergarten ready to learn, perform better in reading and math in elementary school, and graduate from high school at higher rates than peers who do not attend.
Title: The Economic and Academic Impact of Early Childhood Education
Topic: Early Childhood Education
Central Idea: Early childhood education increases the likelihood of positive student future outcomes, along with improving the economic standing of the community as a whole.