Points/Rubrics
M.C
Argument Essay
Text Analysis
Last minute tips
100

How many points is the m.c worth?

24 pts 

100

How many questions for m.c?

24

100

How many paragraphs? How many body paragraphs?

5 ; 3 

100

Define central idea 

the message/lesson of story.

100

Name at least 2 things NOT to do on the exam.

Cheat (obvi), talk, sleep, waste time..

200

How many is part 2 worth? What is part 2?

24 pts ; argument essay

200

How many passages? 

3

200

How many texts are you given? How many do you need to use?

4 ; 3

200

How many paragraphs?


How many pieces of evidence do you need?

2-3


1-2.

200

Who is going to be in and out of my room annoying me making sure I am motivated and not sleeping?

Ms. Doria (WOOOOO- you got this!!!!)

300

How many points is part 3 worth? what is part 3?

8 pts; text analysis essay

300

What 3 genres are in m.c?

fiction, poem , nonfiction/informational
300

What does a thesis statement consist of?


(your ___ + ________).

Claim + 2 reasons.

300

What are the 3 C's for part 3...

Central Idea

Conflict -or- Characterization

300

The regent story they gave you is boring and making me sleepy. How can I wake myself up??? Name at least 1 way.

water, walk/bathroom, ask to sit by window...

400

How many points on rubric is the MAX if you do not use the required amount of texts for argument essay?

3 out of 6 aka 12 out of 24 total.

400

When reading specific lines the question is asking, you should always read...


Ex: "In lines 20-22"....


What lines should you read?

19-23. One above, one below. for context.

400

Create a counterclaim to this *must include a reason*.


The U.S should create strict sugar regulations because it is hurting peoples health.

Others may argue...

Others may argue...he U.S should not create strict sugar regulations because ...

400

How would you characterize Leo? What is the central idea?

The story is about a young boy named Leo who was always jealous of his older brother, Ethan. Ethan excelled at sports, academics, and even playing the piano. Leo, on the other hand, struggled in all these areas. He constantly compared himself to Ethan and felt inadequate. One day, Leo decided to try out for the school's soccer team, a sport Ethan was incredibly good at. To his surprise, Leo discovered he had a natural talent for soccer, and with hard work and dedication, he became a star player.

*teacher discretion

400

Name at least 2 tips to prepare for exam night before or morning of..

sleep, comfortable clothes, drink/eat, review, relax.

500

There are 4 categories on the rubric for part 2. Which TWO are most important?

Content & Analysis

Command of Evidence

Coherence, Organzation & Style

Control of Conventions

Content & Analysis

Command of Evidence

500

Name at least 3 m.c strategies we have reviewed

process of elimination, answer choices in own words, roadmapping, chunking/summarizing, underlining key words in question, reading questions first .. 

500

Refute this statement.


Others may argue that citizens should be required to vote because then we would get an accurate understanding of what everyone in the country wants.

This is wrong because..

500

Name one conflict- character vs...

What is the central idea?

The story follows the journey of an elderly woman named Eleanor who has always dreamed of traveling the world. However, due to family obligations and financial constraints, she never had the opportunity to fulfill her dream. After her husband passed away, Eleanor decided to finally pursue her lifelong ambition. She sold her house, packed her bags, and embarked on a solo backpacking trip across Southeast Asia. Despite facing some initial fears and challenges, Eleanor embraced the adventure and found a renewed sense of freedom and purpose.

*teacher discretion