Intros and Conclusions
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
An introduction.
An essay where you pick a side and argue for it in an opinionated way.
How many body paragraphs are in a traditional essay?
Three body paragraphs.
If you don't know an answer on the multiple choice section, you can....
Answers may vary. Example:
Skip it and come back to it.
Guess, flag the question, and come back to it later.
What are the two types of essays students will write on the two days of testing? Name both types.
Informational and Argumentative.
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
A conclusion.
Where is the counterclaim in an essay?
At the end of the evidence section/ the third body paragraph.
How many pieces of evidence should be in each body paragraph?
At least one piece of evidence.
When reading the passages, if there is an important section that a student wants to come back to then they can use this feature.
The highlight feature.
What is a synonym for a "multi-paragraph response?"
An essay.
What are the three parts of an introduction?
Is this an argumentative or informational prompt?
In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response to make and support an argument about whether or not having a phone significantly affects physical health. Include evidence from the passages to develop your claims and support your argument. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.
Argumentative.
What are the two things that students need for a citation?
The author's last name and a number (paragraph number).
Does your OST grader (or your teacher) expect you to be perfect when writing your essay?
NO!
What is the BEST synonym for significance?
Importance.
What are the two parts of a thesis statement?
The Main Idea and the Blueprint.
Is this an argumentative or informational prompt?
In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response in which you analyze the significance of phones in modern life. Be sure to consider the inter- and intra- personal aspects of phones. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passages.
Informational.
What does RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.
If I write at least one complete and original sentence, how many points can I get at a minimum?
1 point.
What was the example that Miss Rhoades used in class to explain counterclaims?
The murder trial example.
Is this a complete thesis (Argumentative)? Why or why not?
Phones are significant for modern life because they allow for daily communication and make life safer. While some may say they are not significant because things like maps, emails, and computers can replace them, in reality a phone is more convenient than those items.
It is complete. It has a main idea and a blueprint (with a counterclaim).
What words can you look for in the prompt to tell if the essay is argumentative? Name at least one.
Whether, Whether or not, Counterclaim, make an argument.
Can you get a high score on the OST, even if you don't have three body paragraphs?
YES! Having even one good paragraph can get you several points.
Name TWO ways a student could productively use their blank sheet of paper on the ELA section of the OST.
Responses vary. Examples:
Write out the structure of an essay.
Create a rough outline.
Draft/write a thesis statement.
Who was the March teacher of the month?
Miss Rhoades, obviously.