What's that Term??
this term means: the universal idea of a story; the moral of the story; the lesson/message
what is central idea
The X in R.E.L.A.X. stands for this...
X out answers you know are incorrect (process of elimination)
On your argument essay, you must use how many texts for your evidence?
Three texts
what is 2-3
Name ONE way to start an analysis sentence (analysis sentence starter)
includes but not limited to: this shows, this means, this explains, it illustrates, etc.
this word means: words, phrases, or sentences are repeated in order to emphasize/stress a certain point, create rhythm, or make the idea more memorable
What is repetition
How do you know where to find the answers to the multiple choice questions?
-line numbers given in the question AND/OR
-based on the whole passage
- (and ela knowledge in general!)
how many reasons do you need for your claim?
*BONUS (DAILY DOUBLE): name the claim format
2 reasons
*bonus: ______ should/shouldn't ______ because __reason 1 _____ and ___reason 2____
In the Text Analysis Response, you identify a ____________________________ of the text
What is central idea
What does MEAL stand for?
Main Idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link
this term is the term which describes the part of the argument essay when you go back against the other side (to defend why the side you originally chose is still better)
what is rebuttal
to help you fully understand what is being asked, you should underline the ______________________ in the questions
what are the key words
If you forget how to cite your evidence (quotes), what should you do?
READ THE DIRECTIONS/GUIDELINES!!! (they tell you how to do it)
for this part of the test, you must explain how the use of ONE *this* develops the central idea
what is literary element/writing strategy
It is recommended that you spend *this much time* on the argument essay (Part 2)
what is 1 hour and 30 minutes (half of the exam time)
this term means: a group set of lines within a poem, often separated from other groups by a blank line or indentation
what is stanza
name the three types of texts that are on the multiple choice section of the exam
one fiction/story, one poem, one non-fiction
What is the counterclaim of your essay, and what should the follow-up to the counterclaim be?
if you are running out of time and have not written your text analysis response, what should you do at the very least??
Write down the literary element used and, if possible, a central idea
If you do not know a word in the TOPIC QUESTION for Part 2, what should you do??
Read text 1 and find the definition/use context clues in the text
this term means: language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation
(ex. metaphors, similes, personification, hyperboles, etc.)
What is figurative language
If you get to a vocabulary question (Ex. "The word ___ in line __ most nearly means")and you do NOT know one of the words that is an answer choice, what should you do?
Put it to the side, see if any of the other ones make sense with the substitution: if so, choose one of those; if not, only if none of the others make sense, choose that one
When you are reading the Part 2 texts, what should you do? ***BE SPECIFIC-- MULTIPLE ANSWERS
-Annotate the pluses and minuses ; read ALL of text 1, then only up to get 2-3 annotations per text for 2, 3, and 4 (OR 30 LINES)
Even if the text is difficult, how can you find the central idea of the text?
Summarize what you understood, then think of themes, then central idea (*re-read if necessary)
How many points should you aim to get on the Regents?*** BE CAREFUL
AS MANY AS POSSIBLE!!!